A Companion to John F. Kennedy
- ISBN-10
- 1444350366
- ISBN-13
- 9781444350364
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 640
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-06-03
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Marc J. Selverstone
Description
A Companion to John F. Kennedy presents a comprehensive collection of historiographical essays addressing the life and administration of the nation’s 35th president. Features original contributions from leading Kennedy scholars Reassesses Kennedy, his administration, and the era of the New Frontier Reconsiders relevant Kennedy scholarship and points to new avenues of research Considers the major crises faced by Kennedy, along with domestic issues including women’s issues and civil rights
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