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The American Presidents Ranked by Performance, 1789-2012, 2d ed. - 2nd Edition by Charles F Faber & Richard B Faber (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This is a revision and an updating of the first edition, published in 2000.
- About the Author: The late Charles F. Faber wrote numerous books on educational administration, school law, baseball and other topics.
- 299 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Presidents & Heads of State
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About the Book
"What makes a good American president? The answers to this question have been sought since the beginning of the presidency. Here America's presidents are rated using a system that evaluates their effectiveness in some of the most critical aspects of the office: Foreign Relations; Domestic Programs; Administration and Intergovernmental Relations; Leadership and Decision Making; and "Personal" Qualities"--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
This is a revision and an updating of the first edition, published in 2000. Presidents from Washington to Obama (not included are William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield because of very short terms) are rated in five categories: Foreign Relations, Domestic Programs, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations, Leadership and Decision Making, and Presidential Comportment.
Each president is evaluated on his effectiveness in each area and a final analysis is provided for the scores combined. The presidents are then ranked overall. The most overrated and underrated chief executives are identified. Each entry includes biographical and political information, as well as an analysis of their overall behavior and status.
Review Quotes
Reviews of the first edition: "recommended"-Against the Grain; "useful"-Reference Reviews; "every president from Washington to Clinton is rated in the categories of foreign relations, domestic programs, administration and intergovernmental relations, leadership and decision-making, and personal qualities. Each president is given a substantial entry on these topics"-Today's Librarian.
About the Author
The late Charles F. Faber wrote numerous books on educational administration, school law, baseball and other topics. He was a retired university professor and lived in Lexington, Kentucky. Richard B. Faber is a former teacher, government official, and Air Force officer. He lives in Des Moines, Iowa.