Hollywood tutored Ronald Reagan in the art of illusion. As Michael Schaller reveals in this first concise study of the events and effects of Reagan's presidency, he managed to maintain a show of national strength, prosperity, and global power at a time when all were in fact in decline. Analyzing how it affected and reflected 1980s America, Schaller covers all aspects of the Reagan Revolution, including Reagonomics, the rise of political Christianity, immigration, the courts, Third World interventions, terrorism, and the ...
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Hollywood tutored Ronald Reagan in the art of illusion. As Michael Schaller reveals in this first concise study of the events and effects of Reagan's presidency, he managed to maintain a show of national strength, prosperity, and global power at a time when all were in fact in decline. Analyzing how it affected and reflected 1980s America, Schaller covers all aspects of the Reagan Revolution, including Reagonomics, the rise of political Christianity, immigration, the courts, Third World interventions, terrorism, and the ending of the Cold War. He concludes with a look at the legacy Reagan bequeathed to his Vice-President, George Bush.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
