xix, 254 p. ; 24 cm

Papers originally presented at a conference held in fall 2011 at the University of Virginia, White Burkett Miller Center

"Published in association with the University of Virginia's Miller Center."

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction : history and George Bush / by Russell L. Riley -- George Bush : Texan, conservative / by Michael Nelson -- George Bush and American conservatism / by Hugh Heclo -- Organizing security : how the Bush presidency made decisions on war and peace / by Bartholomew Sparrow -- When George Bush believed the Cold War ended, and why that mattered / by Jeffrey A. Engel -- Character and consequence : the John Tower confirmation battle / by Robert A. Strong -- The offered hand and the veto fist : George Bush, Congress, and domestic policymaking / by Barbara Sinclair -- From oral history to oral argument : George Bush's Supreme Court appointments / by Barbara A. Perry and Henry J. Abraham -- Conclusion : navigating the crosswinds of modern politics and policy / by Sidney M. Milkis

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