Presidential Transitions
Professor John Burke discussed his book Presidential Transitions: From Politics to Practice, published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. The book… read more
Professor John Burke discussed his book Presidential Transitions: From Politics to Practice, published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. The book looks at the transitions and first months in office of four American presidents: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. He focuses on how each president’s transition preparations affected presidential appointments, White House staffing, the crafting of a policy agenda, decision-making processes, the role of the president, and the successes and failures of his first months in office. At the conclusion his presentation he answered questions from audience members. close
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