{"product_id":"jeb-bush-aggressive-conservatism-in-florida-9780761849834","title":"Jeb Bush Aggressive Conservatism in Florida","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book examines the conservative theory that guided Jeb Bush's behavior and the aggressive manner in which he used the Office of Governor to pursue his goals. It offers insight into his motivations and competencies and analyzes the extent to which his self proclaimed 'revolution' achieved its goals in Florida.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great read, packed with details and full of insight. The method of evaluating Bush's performance was sophisticated, balanced and thoroughly readable. This will be the definitive study of the Bush era in Florida. Outstanding! -- Lance DeHaven Smith, professor of public administration, Florida State University, co-author (with David Coburn) of Government in the Sunshine State\u003cbr\u003eA critical, probing review of an administration that had little appetite for criticism and public oversight. -- Troy Kinsey, Florida BayNews 9\u003cbr\u003eSon of one president, brother of another. When the seeds of ambition in Jeb Bush begin to sprout, Robert Crew's book is the one you'll want at hand. He provides an in-depth look at the Bush family legacy, Jeb's values and how he applied them while governing Florida-who prospered and who did not. If you want to know what Jeb Bush might be like as president, Crew's deeply researched, authoritative book is the best place to start. -- Ken Bode, former national political correspondent, NBC News\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Prologue Part 3 Part I: Rise to Power Chapter 4 Chapter 1: Becoming Governor Chapter 5 Chapter 2: Bush and a New Political Environment in Florida Chapter 6 Chapter 3: Promoting a Revolution Part 7 Part II: Consolidating Power and Pushing the Agenda Chapter 8 Chapter 4: Seizing the Levers of Power Chapter 9 Chapter 5: Governing to Build Core Constituencies Chapter 10 Chapter 6: Campaigning for the President, 2000 and 2004, and Reelection Part 11 Part III: The Effect of the New Conservatism in Florida Chapter 12 Chapter 7: The Consequences of the Bush Reforms: Economic Policy and Governmental Reorganization Chapter 13 Chapter 8: Outcomes for Social Policy and the Environment Part 14 Part IV: The Bush Legacy and His Future Chapter 15 Chapter 9: What Difference Did Bush Make?","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037853286743,"sku":"9780761849834","price":37.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761849834.jpg?v=1750937847","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/jeb-bush-aggressive-conservatism-in-florida-9780761849834","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}