Julian Zelizer
Jimmy Carter: The 39th President, 1977-1981
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805089578
- author:
- Julian Zelizer
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Times Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21.84 x 14.73 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Jimmy Carter: A Presidency Divided by Crisis and Conviction. In this comprehensive biography, Julian E. Zelizer examines the presidency of Jimmy Carter, the maverick politician from Georgia who rose to national power through his ability to communicate directly with voters disillusioned with corruption in politics. As a face of the "New South," Carter's strongest support came from his connection to ordinary Americans. However, sustaining a strong political coalition proved challenging for Carter, as he focused on policies that often antagonized key Democrats. By 1980, he faced a battered economy, soaring oil prices, American hostages in Iran, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Despite his unpopularity, which enabled Ronald Reagan's landslide victory, Carter has emerged as an important voice for international diplomacy and negotiation in his post-presidential career. This book provides a nuanced understanding of Carter's presidency, exploring both his successes and failures, and shedding light on the complexities of his time in office.
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