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Title
Presidents, Pandemics, and Politics.
Author
Skidmore, Max J., author.
ISBN
9781137599599 (electronic book)
1137599596 (electronic book)
9781349949922
1349949922
1137599596 (electronic book)
9781349949922
1349949922
Published
New York : Palgrave Macmillan 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Call Number
JF1525.P6
Dewey Decimal Classification
320.6
Summary
This book is an examination of the manner in which American presidents respond to pandemics and other public health crises. Skidmore argues that presidential performance in dealing with emergencies and pandemics varies, but those who are informed, focused, and confident that government can work are most likely to be successful. As an example, Gerald Ford's "Swine Flu program" is widely derided as incompetent and politically motivated. Closer examination, however, suggests the contrary, demonstrating the potential of government to act quickly and effectively against public health emergencies, even when facing formidable obstacles. The American government has a mixed record ranging from excellent to unacceptable, even counterproductive, in dealing with emergency threats to life and health. Despite ideological arguments to the contrary, however, governments are important to effective responses, and in the American setting, presidential action is essential.-- Provided by publisher.
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Evolving American presidency.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Pandemic Influenza
3. Misguided Responses to Public Health Emergencies
4. Appropriate Responses to Public Health Emergencies
5. President R. Gerald Ford
6. President Ford's National Influenza
7. Conclusions.
2. Pandemic Influenza
3. Misguided Responses to Public Health Emergencies
4. Appropriate Responses to Public Health Emergencies
5. President R. Gerald Ford
6. President Ford's National Influenza
7. Conclusions.