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Cornell University Press Plans Unraveled
Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive look at Jimmy Carter's aggregate foreign policy record. This book argues that the diplomatic performance of the thirty-ninth president was mediocre, primarily because of Carter's own doing.Trade ReviewWell-researched, clearly written, and persuasive in its judicious conclusions. [This] book should become the standard source for the foreign affairs record of this presidency. A stimulating and thoughtful review of the world in the Carter years and how the United States endeavored to come to terms with the changes that accelerated during the president's four years in office. -- Lewis Gould, University of TexasKaufman's historical treatment of Carter's foreign policy experience is professional, fair, and balanced. The coverage is comprehensive. -- David Skidmore, Drake UniversutyTable of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Prelude Chapter 1: Continuity or Change? Chapter 2: The Human Rights, Arms Control, and Nonproliferation Conundrums Chapter 3: Negotiating Peace... Chapter 4:... and Prosperity Chapter 5: Hardening Chapter 6: The Problems of Peace and Prosperity Chapter 7: "Detente Is Dead" Chapter 8: A Crisis of Confidence Conclusion Notes Works Cited Index
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Cornell University Press Project Plowshare
Book SynopsisInspired by President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Atoms for Peace speech, scientists at the Atomic Energy Commission and the University of California's Radiation Laboratory began in 1957 a program they called Plowshare. Joined by like-minded government officials, scientists, and business leaders, champions of peaceful nuclear explosions maintained that they could create new elements and isotopes for general use, build storage facilities for water or fuel, mine ores, increase oil and natural gas production, generate heat for power production, and construct roads, harbors, and canals. By harnessing the power of the atom for nonmilitary purposes, Plowshare backers expected to protect American security, defend U.S. legitimacy and prestige, and ensure access to energy resources.Scott Kaufman's extensive research in nearly two dozen archives in three nations shows how science, politics, and environmentalism converged to shape the lasting conflict over the use of nuclear technology. IndeTrade ReviewKaufman convincingly demonstrates that Plowshare is a valuable lens to look at the Cold War, at how policy-making was done in Washington, and at how massive funds and resources could be wasted following 'national security' dreams. The level of detail and the amount of research...are admirable. -- Luca Trenta * Journal of Transatlantic Studies *Kaufman's work is impressive as a narrative of the Plowshare program, and essential reading for those interested in nuclear history... he has produced an elucidating and stimulating work that is most highly recommended to all those interested in the age of atomic utopianism. -- David A. Burke * American Historical Review *Project Plowshare received its name from the book of Isaiah 2:4 ('beat their swords into plowshares'). Launched with enthusiasm in 1957, Plowshare attempted to utilize nuclear explosions for peaceful activities. The US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) ultimately conducted 27 underground nuclear explosions in a quest to create new elements for various purposes, build heat storage caverns, build canals, exploit minerals, and excavate roadbeds. Many projects were planned outside the Nevada test site, but opposition to all nuclear explosions was growing, and a serious effort to negotiate a nonproliferation treaty with the Soviet Union led to a moratorium on testing all nuclear bombs. Negative outcomes were replete; a gas-and-oil stimulation program attempted in New Mexico followed by a decade-long natural gas storage effort in Pennsylvania generated public concerns related to radioactive isotopes. Kaufman provides detailed accounts of sometimes misguided projects, answering questions of who, what, why, when, and where in an organized fashion. The book contains elements of a history book, a scientific thesis, and a good novel. Interested readers will return often to this book to review the complexities of underground nuclear testing. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers. * Choice *Scott Kaufman's Project Plowshare: The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Explosives in Cold WarAmerica, examines the [Atomic Energy Commission]’s dogged—and costly—attempts to demonstrate the usefulness of large-scale nuclear engineering, even in the face of mounting national and international concerns....Kaufman’s narrative expands not only the history of Plowshare but also the story of nuclear weapons and arms control....He explores both the bold visions behind Plowshare and the program’s ignominious decline. The result is a book that, while sometimesoverly technical in detail, offers a well-structured critique ofthegovernment’sattempt to create an atomic utopia—and to generate the necessaryatomic utopianism. -- Jason Krupar * Technology and Culture *Scott Kaufman's book on Project Plowshare is a tale of atomic bureaucracy, written in an evenhanded style, in which the AEC tried against all odds to keep the program alive...Kaufman's informative book makes clear that Project Plowshare was hindered most by the test ban. But it was a slow, expensive death marked by cost overruns, repeated failures to anticipate test effects accurately, and a massive public crisis of confidence in the AEC by the mid-1970s. Scholars will find Project Plowshare a useful guide to the national and international politics of peaceful nuclear explosions. -- Jacob Darwin Hamblin * The Journal of American History, *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Promoting the Peaceful Atom1. A Plan of Biblical Proportions2. Just Drop Us a Card3. A Program on Hold4. From Moratorium to Test Ban5. The Complexities of Canal Construction6. Nuclear Testing, Nonproliferation, and Plowshare7. Making Headway?8. Plowshare Goes Down Under9. Dead as a DoornailConclusion: Back from the Dead?Notes Bibliography Index
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University Press of Kansas Ambition Pragmatism and Party A Political
Book SynopsisGerald Ford's (1913-2006) life and career in and out of Washington spanned nearly the entire twentieth century. Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party captures for the first time the full scope of Ford's long and remarkable political life.Trade ReviewA splendid biography. Scott Kaufman has mined the archives to capture Gerald Ford’s life, providing fresh insights and cogent analysis. Readers will relish the book’s details and powerful narrative drive. This work is crucial to understanding Ford’s rise to power and political career."" - Yanek Mieczkowski, author of Gerald Ford and the Challenges of the 1970s ""This is the best biography of President Gerald Ford. It offers a compelling account of his life, his guiding philosophy, and his many contributions. This book is also a persuasive history of American society in the twentieth century, and the possibilities for integrity and cooperation in politics during that period. Every citizen who cares about politics will benefit from reading this biography."" - Jeremi Suri, author of The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America’s Highest Office""At last we have the biography Gerald Ford deserves. Scott Kaufman offers a judicious portrait of the former president’s personal life and political career, as well as a richly textured tour of the turbulent decades following the Second World War and the political landscape that shaped Ford’s unlikely rise to power. This important and engagingly written study reminds us of the importance of a politician whose strength—an instinct for moderation—was also his greatest weakness."" - Barbara Keys, author of Reclaiming American Virtue: The Human Rights Revolution of the 1970s""No one understands the American political scene of the 1970s—that swirling, chaotic, dispiriting and transformational decade that continues to befuddle and fascinate historians—like Scott Kaufman. His beautifully written biography of Gerald Ford sheds new light on a man who was much more than an accidental president. Sailor, athlete, prosecutor, politician, and ultimately unlikely commander-in-chief, Ford’s story is one of the entire American century, and Kaufman tells it brilliantly."" - Jeffrey A. Engel, Director, Center for Presidential History, Southern Methodist University
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd A Companion to Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter
Book SynopsisWith 30 historiographical essays by established and rising scholars, this Companion is a comprehensive picture of the presidencies and legacies of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors vii Acknowledgements xi Introduction 1 Scott Kaufman 1 Détente’s Limits: Caught between Cooperation and Confrontation 5Vanessa Walker 2 Beyond Narcissism: Politics and Popular Culture in the Age of Malaise 27Bradford Martin 3 Gerald Ford: From Michigan to Washington 50Scott Kaufman 4 From Plains to Atlanta, 1924–1974 64E. Stanly Godbold, Jr. 5 The Presidency and the Pardon 80Andrew Downer Crain 6 Gerald R. Ford’s Domestic Policy 95Yanek Mieczkowski 7 US Intelligence Agencies during the Ford Years 114Kathryn S. Olmsted 8 Détente’s Disintegration, Neoconservatism, and the Ford Presidency 130Binoy Kampmark 9 Ford and the Armed Forces 149Ingo Trauschweizer 10 Gerald R. Ford: The Press, Popular Culture, and Politics 166Raymond Haberski, Jr. 11 Ford and Ford 181T. Alissa Warters 12 Just a Caretaker? 196Jason Friedman 13 Politics and the Public Mood in 1976 211Nicole L. Anslover 14 Jimmy Carter’s 1976 Presidential Campaign: The Saint, the Sinner, and the Hopeless Dreamer 229Jeffrey Bloodworth 15 The Transition 251John P. Burke 16 Carter, the Soviet Union, Détente, and SALT II 272Jaclyn Stanke 17 Trilateralism 290Kristin L. Ahlberg 18 From East–West to North–South 312Andy DeRoche 19 Carter’s Domestic Dilemmas, 1977–1978 335Timothy Stanley 20 Mrs. President? 350Eryn Kane 21 President Carter and the Press 364Jeffrey Crouch and Elise Tollefson 22 Jimmy Carter, Congress, and the Supreme Court 379Leo P. Ribuffo 23 1979: Year of Crises 410Blake W. Jones 24 The Armed Forces during the Carter Years 430Robert T. Davis II and Scott Kaufman 25 The Center of the Carter Conundrum: Human Rights and Foreign Policy 451William Steding 26 The Election of 1980 470Andrew E. Busch 27 Get Carter: Assessing the Record of the Thirty-Ninth President 491Joe Renouard 28 The Post-Presidential Years of Gerald R. Ford 513Michael A. Davis 29 A Presidency Lost, a Life Gained: Jimmy Carter’s Post-Presidency 532Frances M. Jacobson 30 Agendas, Speakers, and Spokesmen 548John Dumbrell Index 567
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MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas Rosalynn Carter Equal Partner in the White House
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MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas The Presidency of James Earl Carter Jr.
Book SynopsisJimmy Carter has been called America's greatest ex-president, a man who lost the White House after one term but went on to become a respected spokesman for peace and human rights. The authors re-examine the world events that shaped Carter's presidency, from Koreagate and the Cuban boatlift to the Camp David accords and the Iran hostage crisis.
£23.70
Nova Science Publishers Inc United Nations -- Past, Present & Future:
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Lexington Books The Pig War The United States Britain and the
Book SynopsisVery few people have heard of the ''Pig War,'' since this episode in American history was overshadowed by the U.S. Civil War and the beginning of mass immigration from Europe. Yet this diplomatic conflict between the United States and Great Britain, resulting from the shooting of a single pig, lasted more than twenty years, and greatly impacted the relationship between the two nations. Scott Kaufman carefully examines, and places into both an American and an international context, the origins and the resolution of this tense stand-off over contested colonial territory. His story not only reveals a tense dispute between a burgeoning imperial power and a waning empire but also highlights the changing Reconstruction-era U.S. national ideology, foreign diplomacy, and control over foreign markets. The Pig War contributes greatly to nineteenth-century American and British diplomatic history and sheds new light on the emergence of the United States as an international superpower.Trade ReviewKaufman's book is workmanlike; his research is is very thorough in British and US sources. . . .Recommended. * CHOICE *This review of the subject extends the research base into some little known archives. . .. * The Journal Of Military History *The Pig War is useful as a compact treatment of a critical period in Anglo-American relations that offers a retelling of the 1859 incident in the context of an ongoing diplomatic question….A concise supplement to studies of nineteenth century Anglo-American relations. -- Donald A. Rakestraw, Georgia Southern University * Journal of American History *Finally, the "Pig War" on San Juan Island in the summer of 1859 receives its deserved place in the course of Anglo-American relations. Just as importantly, Professor Kaufman places the incident in the context of the half century border dispute in the great northwest between the two Atlantic powers, clarifying the path towards peaceful resolution. This well documented study makes a real contribution to the field of 19th century diplomatic history. -- John M. Belohlavek, Professor of History, University of South FloridaTable of ContentsChapter 1 "The Middle of the Channel" Chapter 2 "An Exclusive Right Over the Premises" Chapter 3 "We Have Had One Most Lucky Escape" Chapter 4 "The President Was Not Prepared" Chapter 5 "An Equitable Solution of the Difficulty" Chapter 6 "The Happy Agreement . . . is a Long, Long Way Off Yet" Chapter 7 "Pretend the Coolest Indifference" Chapter 8 "I Believe the Decision to Be of Singularly Little Importance"
£94.50
Basic Books Ungifted
Book SynopsisIn Ungifted , cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman,who was relegated to special education as a child,offers a new way of looking at intelligence. He explores the latest research in genetics, neuroscience, and psychology to challenge the conventional wisdom about the childhood predictors of adult success, arguing for a more holistic approach to intelligence that takes into account each individual''s abilities, engagement, and personal goals. Combining original research and a singular compassion, Ungifted increases our appreciation for all different kinds of minds and ways of achieving both personally meaningful and publicly recognized forms of success.Trade Review"Kaufman presents a convincing 'theory of personal intelligence.' But what emerges most clearly is how all children--gifted, disabled or simply humming with untapped abilities--need a fine-tuned, holistic education to shine in their own extraordinary ways."--Nature "Kaufman makes a convincing case for incorporating valuable but less easily measured attributes into our view of intelligence... Most powerfully, Kaufman illustrates the importance of uncovering what gives each person his or her own brand of intelligence, taking into account individual goals, psychologies and brain chemistry."--Scientific American Mind "A good read...introduces the reader to the world of intelligence testing in a highly literate style and pulls back the curtain on some very bad practices in public schools... Kaufman makes a strong case that anyone can be great, even the 'ungifted.'"--Post and Courier "A warmly human and coolly scientific survey of both the reductive and the liberating fruits of two centuries of cognitive research."--The Scientist "A convincing--and moving--case for the great potential of even an 'ordinary' mind."--Parade "A moving personal story of overcoming the effects of having been labeled as learning disabled, and at the same time a wide ranging exploration of a set of fascinating topics related to ability, learning, and achievement. An inspiring account that should both educate and give hope to children, teachers, and parents."--Ellen Winner, Professor of Psychology, Boston College, and author of Gifted Children: Myths and Realities "Ungifted provides a wealth of information about unlocking the potential of those at all levels of the IQ and personality scales. It is interwoven with the author's early life history, which was a tragedy of misdiagnosis."--James R. Flynn, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Otago, and author of What is Intelligence? "Ungifted insightfully interweaves a personal story with scientific research to prove that many of us have special gifts that can lead to greatness. Scott Barry Kaufman shows that we just cannot let others tell us what those gifts are."--Dean Keith Simonton, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis, and author of Origins of Genius "Fascinating... A smart, lucid, and down-to-earth exposition of the underlying neuroscience and the contentious history of theories of intelligence... Blending incisive analysis with a warm sympathy for intellectual insecurities--and potential--Kaufman demonstrates that even the most ordinary mind is a strange and wondrous gift."--Publishers Weekly "Kaufman's portrait of the history of intelligence provides a background on experiments in cognitive psychology, biographical information about influential researchers, and details of his own experience in the special education classroom, making this academic work also personal. Highly recommended for readers curious about human intelligence."--Library Journal, starred review "Kaufman makes a convincing case that stereotyping students is not only unsupported by research, but also discriminatory... An inspiring, informative affirmation of human potential combined with an overview of historical developments in standardized tests, cognitive psychology and current research."--Kirkus ReviewsTable of ContentsOrigins Chapter 1. Development Chapter 2. IQ Labels Chapter 3. Who is Learning Disabled? Chapter 4. Who is Gifted? Chapter 5. Gifted Souls Engagement Chapter 6. Passion Chapter 7. Mindset Chapter 8. Self-Regulation Chapter 9. Deliberate Practice Chapter 10. g Chapter 11. Talent Chapter 12. Creativity Chapter 13. Redefining Intelligence
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Scarecrow Press Historical Dictionary of the Carter Era
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewApproximately 400 cross-referenced entries chronicle the one-term presidency of Jimmy Carter, covering people, politics, society, and the culture of the U.S. during the late 1970s. An introductory essay provides concise yearly summaries of each of his four years in office, including information on the energy crisis, in 1977 and the Iran hostage crisis, of 1979–80. A chronology extends from December 12, 1974 (the announcement of his candidacy), to January 21, 1981, when he was sent to Germany to greet the embassy hostages on their release after 444 days of captivity. A substantial bibliography completes the work. Recommended for school, academic, and public libraries. * Booklist *Independent scholar/archivist D. Kaufman and S. Kaufman are the editors of this latest volume in the "Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras" series. This reference book is a dictionary with all of the expected sections, including illustrations, a chronology of the Carter presidency, an introductory essay, appendixes, and a bibliographic essay. The single thing that makes this a unique volume is that it deals with the Carter era in general rather than focusing solely on politics. Readers will find material on literature, music, and world events that ties into the period from 1977 to 1981. Entries are organized in alphabetical order and include cross-references. Most items are brief, with the exception of the entry on Jimmy Carter, which is five pages long. One distinctive feature of the entries is that the names of major players and events appear in boldface in the text and refer to other dictionary entries. This single volume would be a great addition to a school or public library because it places people and events into a chronological historical context. Summing Up: Recommended. * CHOICE *American Presidents are a never-ending source of fascination and research. They set the tone for the country and the world during their tenures and American history are often discussed around presidential terms. In the newest addition to their Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras series, Scarecrow Press has tackled the four years of Jimmy Carter's presidency. Similar to their other Historical Dictionaries, this one aims to provide short entries on more subjects rather than treating any single idea or item in depth. But the coverage of their entries is broad, reaching from events that occurred during his presidency (e.g., Love Canal) to the people central to it (e.g., Ayatollah Khomeini, Tip O'Neill) to more broad entries on issues (e.g., Abortion, Environment). But the short alphabetic entries are only about half of the book. The rest is taken up by very valuable bibliography of data and primary source material. A well-organized introductory essay, a chronology of his presidency, a list of all presidential vetoes, all State of the Union addresses, approval ratings for each month he was in office, and a very thorough bibliography all make this dictionary more valuable than it would be otherwise. Libraries supporting high school and undergraduate students who research American history and politics would be well served adding this to their collection if they are looking to provide basic context for the Carter presidency. * American Reference Books Annual *Written by a history professor at Francis Marion University and a librarian this book offers a good overview of American life during the Carter presidency. . . .[T]his title serves as a helpful resource for anyone interested in learning more about this president and the era in which he served. . . .This source is recommended for public libraries and academic libraries that support the study of American culture, American history, and political science. * s *
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