The Presidents’ Wives: The Office of First Lady in U.S. Politics

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Abstract

Robert P. Watson's groundbreaking study on the presidents' wives proved that the first lady can be an influential force in presidential politics and is a subject worthy of scholarly attention. Now, this fully revised second edition incorporates the first ladyships of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama in each chapter. The new edition also includes a decade-and-a-half of new research on public opinion, the growth and political development of the East Wing, and the issue of first lady character.

Original languageAmerican English
Place of PublicationBoulder, CO
PublisherLynne Rienner Publishers
Number of pages260
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9781626378766
ISBN (Print)9781626371620
StatePublished - Aug 21 2014

Bibliographical note

Editions
▫ International translation: International Editions (2001)
▫ Chinese language edition, Xinhua Publishing House (2001)
▫ 1st edition, 2001; 2nd edition, 2014
▫ 1st printing, 2001; 2nd printing, 2001; 3rd printing, 2003
▫ Paperback, 2002

Book Festivals, Shows, & Signings
▫ C-SPAN’s “Book TV” (2014)
▫ WXEL’s (PBS) “Between the Covers,” Boynton Beach (2014)
▫ WLRN’s (NPR) “Topical Currents,” Miami (2014)
▫ Hadassah Book & Author Gala, Delray Beach (2014)
▫ Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach (2014)
▫ Hagen Ranch Public Library, Delray Beach (2014)
▫ Delray Beach Public Library, Delray Beach (2014)
▫ Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Boca Raton (2014)

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