| The Book on Bush: How George W. Bush (MIS)Leads America Contributor(s): Alterman, Eric (Author), Green, Mark (Author), Sullivan, Nick (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0792731395 ISBN-13: 9780792731399 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: Not since Richard Nixon's heyday has there been a more controversial president capable of polarizing public opinion than George W. Bush. From his arrival in office through what many still regard as one of the most flagrant miscarriages of electoral justice in modern history to the long road to Iraq, liberals have vilified Bush as ardently as neoconservatives have embraced him. Both Alterman and Green are known for their doggedness in researching the media and political figures, and what they discover in the case of Bush is a consistent pattern of double standards, misrepresentation, and contradictions. "The Book on Bush methodically critiques Administration policy from the standpoint of its truthfulness as well as its merit, with the characteristic wit of both writers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch - History | United States - 21st Century - Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections |
| Dewey: 973.931 |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 6.4" W x 6.52" (0.49 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Not since Richard Nixon's heyday has there been a more controversial president capable of polarizing public opinion than George W. Bush. From his arrival in office through what many still regard as one of the most flagrant miscarriages of electoral justice in modern history to the long road to Iraq, liberals have vilified Bush as ardently as neoconservatives have embraced him. Both Alterman and Green are known for their doggedness in researching the media and political figures, and what they discover in the case of Bush is a consistent pattern of double standards, misrepresentation, and contradictions. The Book on Bush methodically critiques Administration policy from the standpoint of its truthfulness as well as its merit, with the characteristic wit of both writers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Green, Mark: - Mark Green is an author, public interest lawyer, and a Democratic politician who lives in New York City. He has written and cowritten over twenty books, including two bestsellers: The Book on Bush and Who Runs Congress? He has also collaborated on numerous published works with consumer advocate Ralph Nader. In addition to his career endeavors, he is also the host of the nationally syndicated radio show Both Sides Now with Huffington & Matalin. Sullivan, Nick: -Nick Sullivan has worked extensively on Broadway and throughout the United States. His television credits include 30 Rock, The Good Wife, All My Children, and all three Law & Order series. He has recorded hundreds of audiobooks, is an Audie Award winner, and has received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards. Alterman, Eric: -Eric Alterman is distinguished professor of English and journalism at Brooklyn College and the graduate school of journalism at the City University of New York. He is the author of the national bestsellers What Liberal Media?, The Book on Bush (with Mark Green), and When Presidents Lie. |