
Barack Obama
A Life in American History
ABC-CLIO (Publisher)
Published on 7. October 2019
Book
Hardback
232 pages
978-1-4408-5913-7 (ISBN)
Description
An essential resource for readers analyzing the presidency of Barack Obama, this book provides a comprehensive summary of the life of 44th president of the United States.
Barack Obama stated, "Our destiny is not written for us. It is written by us." Was the former president talking about himself and his rise to the American presidency?
On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States, the first African American to be elected to this office. Former President Obama's politics of unity appealed to many segments of American society. When Obama became president, the United States faced challenges at home and abroad. Internationally, the country was stalled in two wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Domestically, the country faced a financial and banking crisis, and poverty was on the rise. Undaunted by these colossal challenges, former President Obama noted, "We did not come to fear the future. We came to shape it."
Barack Obama: A Life in American History discusses the life of Barack Obama chronologically and discusses his post-presidential life. Readers of all levels with an interest in Barack Obama, politics, political parties, political ideology, presidential elections, government, and the U.S. presidency will find this book compelling.
Barack Obama stated, "Our destiny is not written for us. It is written by us." Was the former president talking about himself and his rise to the American presidency?
On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States, the first African American to be elected to this office. Former President Obama's politics of unity appealed to many segments of American society. When Obama became president, the United States faced challenges at home and abroad. Internationally, the country was stalled in two wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Domestically, the country faced a financial and banking crisis, and poverty was on the rise. Undaunted by these colossal challenges, former President Obama noted, "We did not come to fear the future. We came to shape it."
Barack Obama: A Life in American History discusses the life of Barack Obama chronologically and discusses his post-presidential life. Readers of all levels with an interest in Barack Obama, politics, political parties, political ideology, presidential elections, government, and the U.S. presidency will find this book compelling.
Reviews / Votes
This condensed, readable biography, with its historical and contextual notes, is perfect for its intended audience of high school and undergraduate students. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers, lower-division undergraduates, and two-year program students. * Choice *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
517 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-5913-7 (9781440859137)
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E-Book
10/2019
1st Edition
ABC-CLIO
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Persons
F. Erik Brooks is Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Director of Whitney Young Honors Collegium at Kentucky State University.
MaCherie M. Placide is associate professor of political science at Western Illinois University.
MaCherie M. Placide is associate professor of political science at Western Illinois University.
Content
Series Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1
Early Life
Chapter 2
Undergraduate Student
Chapter 3
Community Organizer
Chapter 4
Law Student and Family Man
Chapter 5
Illinois State Senator
Chapter 6
U.S. Senator
Chapter 7
Presidential Campaign
Chapter 8
Barack Obama's First Presidential Term
Chapter 9
Barack Obama's Second Presidential Term
Chapter 10
After the Presidency and Presidential Legacy
Why Barack Obama Matters
Timeline
Primary Documents
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Chapter 1
Early Life
Chapter 2
Undergraduate Student
Chapter 3
Community Organizer
Chapter 4
Law Student and Family Man
Chapter 5
Illinois State Senator
Chapter 6
U.S. Senator
Chapter 7
Presidential Campaign
Chapter 8
Barack Obama's First Presidential Term
Chapter 9
Barack Obama's Second Presidential Term
Chapter 10
After the Presidency and Presidential Legacy
Why Barack Obama Matters
Timeline
Primary Documents
Bibliography
Index