MB Lerner
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2012
9781444333893
A Companion to Lyndon B. Johnson
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John Wiley & Sons |
e druk, 2012
ISBN13: 9781444333893
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Wiley Blackwell Companions to American History
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This companion offers an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson′s life, presidency, and legacy, as well as a detailed look at the central arguments and scholarly debates from his term in office.
Explores the legacy of Johnson and the historical significance of his years as president
Covers the full range of topics, from the social and civil rights reforms of the Great Society to the increased American involvement in Vietnam
Incorporates the dramatic new evidence that has come to light through the release of around 8,000 phone conversations and meetings that Johnson secretly recorded as President
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<p>Notes on Contributors viii</p>
<p>Introduction 1<br /> Mitchell B. Lerner</p>
<p>Part I Pre–Presidential Years 5</p>
<p>1 The Changing South 7<br /> Jeff Woods</p>
<p>2 LBJ in the House and Senate 23<br /> Donald A. Ritchie</p>
<p>3 The Vice Presidency 38<br /> Marc J. Selverstone</p>
<p>Part II Lyndon B. Johnson s White House 57</p>
<p>4 Lady Bird Johnson 59<br /> Lisa M. Burns</p>
<p>5 Management and Vision 76<br /> Sean J. Savage</p>
<p>Part III Domestic Policy 91</p>
<p>6 The War on Poverty 93<br /> Edward R. Schmitt</p>
<p>7 African–American Civil Rights 111<br /> Kent B. Germany</p>
<p>8 Mexican Americans 132<br /> Lorena Oropeza</p>
<p>9 Women s Issues 149<br /> Susan M. Hartmann</p>
<p>10 Health Care 163<br /> Larry DeWitt and Edward D. Berkowitz</p>
<p>11 Environmental Policy 187<br /> Martin V. Melosi</p>
<p>12 American Immigration Policy 210<br /> Donna R. Gabaccia and Maddalena Marinari</p>
<p>13 LBJ and the Constitution 228<br /> Robert David Johnson</p>
<p>14 The Urban Crisis 245<br /> David Steigerwald</p>
<p>15 Education Reform 263<br /> Lawrence J. McAndrews</p>
<p>16 Domestic Insurgencies 278<br /> Doug Rossinow</p>
<p>17 LBJ and the Conservative Movement 295<br /> Jeff Roche</p>
<p>Part IV: Vietnam 319</p>
<p>18 Decisions for War 321<br /> Andrew Preston</p>
<p>19 Fighting the Vietnam War 336<br /> Robert D. Schulzinger</p>
<p>20 The War at Home 350<br /> Mary Ann Wynkoop</p>
<p>21 The War from the Other Side 367<br /> Pierre Asselin</p>
<p>Part V Beyond Vietnam 385</p>
<p>22 Latin America 387<br /> Alan McPherson</p>
<p>23 Europe 406<br /> Thomas Alan Schwartz</p>
<p>24 LBJ and the Cold War 420<br /> John Dumbrell</p>
<p>25 The Middle East 439<br /> Peter L. Hahn</p>
<p>26 LBJ and the New Global Challenges 450<br /> Mark Atwood Lawrence</p>
<p>Part VI Final Reckonings 467</p>
<p>27 How Great was the Great Society? 469<br /> Sidney M. Milkis</p>
<p>28 Lyndon B. Johnson and the World 487<br /> Nicholas Evan Sarantakes</p>
<p>29 The Legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson 504<br /> Andrew L. Johns</p>
<p>Bibliography 521</p>
<p>Index 583</p>
<p>Introduction 1<br /> Mitchell B. Lerner</p>
<p>Part I Pre–Presidential Years 5</p>
<p>1 The Changing South 7<br /> Jeff Woods</p>
<p>2 LBJ in the House and Senate 23<br /> Donald A. Ritchie</p>
<p>3 The Vice Presidency 38<br /> Marc J. Selverstone</p>
<p>Part II Lyndon B. Johnson s White House 57</p>
<p>4 Lady Bird Johnson 59<br /> Lisa M. Burns</p>
<p>5 Management and Vision 76<br /> Sean J. Savage</p>
<p>Part III Domestic Policy 91</p>
<p>6 The War on Poverty 93<br /> Edward R. Schmitt</p>
<p>7 African–American Civil Rights 111<br /> Kent B. Germany</p>
<p>8 Mexican Americans 132<br /> Lorena Oropeza</p>
<p>9 Women s Issues 149<br /> Susan M. Hartmann</p>
<p>10 Health Care 163<br /> Larry DeWitt and Edward D. Berkowitz</p>
<p>11 Environmental Policy 187<br /> Martin V. Melosi</p>
<p>12 American Immigration Policy 210<br /> Donna R. Gabaccia and Maddalena Marinari</p>
<p>13 LBJ and the Constitution 228<br /> Robert David Johnson</p>
<p>14 The Urban Crisis 245<br /> David Steigerwald</p>
<p>15 Education Reform 263<br /> Lawrence J. McAndrews</p>
<p>16 Domestic Insurgencies 278<br /> Doug Rossinow</p>
<p>17 LBJ and the Conservative Movement 295<br /> Jeff Roche</p>
<p>Part IV: Vietnam 319</p>
<p>18 Decisions for War 321<br /> Andrew Preston</p>
<p>19 Fighting the Vietnam War 336<br /> Robert D. Schulzinger</p>
<p>20 The War at Home 350<br /> Mary Ann Wynkoop</p>
<p>21 The War from the Other Side 367<br /> Pierre Asselin</p>
<p>Part V Beyond Vietnam 385</p>
<p>22 Latin America 387<br /> Alan McPherson</p>
<p>23 Europe 406<br /> Thomas Alan Schwartz</p>
<p>24 LBJ and the Cold War 420<br /> John Dumbrell</p>
<p>25 The Middle East 439<br /> Peter L. Hahn</p>
<p>26 LBJ and the New Global Challenges 450<br /> Mark Atwood Lawrence</p>
<p>Part VI Final Reckonings 467</p>
<p>27 How Great was the Great Society? 469<br /> Sidney M. Milkis</p>
<p>28 Lyndon B. Johnson and the World 487<br /> Nicholas Evan Sarantakes</p>
<p>29 The Legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson 504<br /> Andrew L. Johns</p>
<p>Bibliography 521</p>
<p>Index 583</p>