The Political Legacies of Barry Goldwater and George McGovern - by J Volle (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This book is about redemption for people on the right and left of the political spectrum who can be proud of two politicians, Senator's Barry Goldwater and George McGovern, who demonstrated that defeat can be accepted with decency and honor.

Review Quotes

"In this period of harsh political rhetoric, many are looking for political leaders who hold fast to their political ideals while still contributing to civil discourse and policy accomplishment. This political biography provides lessons for today by demonstrating how two politicians from opposite ideological perspectives translated their losses into a development of their party's self-definition while growing their respected stature as statesman-leaders. It is a study of presidential elections not simply as selection processes but as a source of national communication about political ideas and the origin (or spark) for political movements. It also is a testament of the role of ideas and loyalty to those ideas as a model of leadership. Certainly it would have appeal for a modern U.S. history class, especially political history, or a class on parties and elections." - Stephen C. Brooks, Associate Director, Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, The University of Akron

About the Author

JEFFREY J. VOLLE has earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Cleveland State University, USA. He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of Akron. In 2005, he successfully completed his Master of Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College. He is employed by a Fortune 500 company for 19 years and is currently a Project Manager.