by Leonard Pitts (Foreword), LauraL.Finley (Foreword), Luigi Esposito (Foreword)
How has Barack Obama done in his first term as a progressive president, especially in relation to his campaign assertions? This book analyzes the performance of Obama and his administration in promoting progressive causes in a wide range of policy areas, including the economy, education, immigration, healthcare reform, criminal justice, and foreign affairs.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 260
Publisher: Praeger Publishers Inc
Published: 13 Apr 2012
ISBN 10: 0313398437
ISBN 13: 9780313398438
Book Overview: When Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2009, millions of people considered his presidency to represent the onset of a new era in American society-one with the potential for a significant shift in stance on every important issue in the nation. Did Obama and his administration fulfill their progressive promise?
Luigi Esposito, PhD, is associate professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University, Miami Shores, FL.
Laura L. Finley, PhD, is assistant professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University, Miami Shores, FL.