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Lieferstatus:	i.d.R. innert 14-24 Tagen versandfertig
Veröffentlichung:	Oktober 2016
Genre:	Geschichte / Politik / Kultur
	C / elections / Elections & referenda / Electoral Politics / History# specific events & topics / Political History / Political Science / Political science & theory / Political Science and International Studies / Politics & government / Public Policy / United States of America, USA / United States—Politics and government / US Politics / World Politics
ISBN:	9781349949922
EAN-Code:	9781349949922
Verlag:	Springer Nature Singapore
Einband:	Gebunden
Sprache:	English
Serie:	The Evolving American Presidency
Dimensionen:	H 218 mm / B 154 mm / D 15 mm
Gewicht:	273 gr
Seiten:	97
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Inhalt:

This book is an examination of the manner in which American presidents respond to pandemics and other public health crises. Skidmore argues that presidential performance in dealing with emergencies and pandemics varies, but those who are informed, focused, and confident that government can work are most likely to be successful. As an example, Gerald Ford¿s ¿Swine Flu program¿ is widely derided as incompetent and politically motivated. Closer examination, however, suggests the contrary, demonstrating the potential of government to act quickly and effectively against public health emergencies, even when facing formidable obstacles. The American government has a mixed record ranging from excellent to unacceptable, even counterproductive, in dealing with emergency threats to life and health. Despite ideological arguments to the contrary, however, governments are important to effective responses, and in the American setting, presidential action is essential.