As Americans face seemingly intractable problems, they are tired of "businessas usual" and "politics as usual." They are looking for statesmanship. In this book, Newell examines noted Americans at seven critical turning points in American history to look at what it takes to be a statesman. Through a powerful speech and the events preceding and following it, they show us how they grappled with conflicting values, varying demands, and the uncertainties of tryingto forge a good society. This book is aimed at practicing leaders - and students of leadership. INDICE: Washington Steps Down: The Farewell Address .The Electoral Crisis of 1801: Jefferson's First Inaugural: Healing the Wounds of Civil War: Lincoln's Second Inaugural .The Struggle for Woman Suffrage: The Arrest and Trial of Susan B. Anthony .Saving Post-War Europe (and America): The Marshall Plan Speech .The Movement in Crisis: King's Letter from Birmingham Jail .ConstitutionalCrisis: Ford Assumes the Presidency and Pardons Nixon .Fostering Statesmanship in Public Life
- ISBN: 978-0-230-34108-1
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 25/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido