The Political Legacies of Barry Goldwater and George McGovern [electronic resource] : Shifting Party Paradigms /
Volle, J.author.
This book is about redemption for people on the right and left of the political spectrum who can be proud of two politicians, Senator's Barry Goldwater and George McGovern, who demonstrated that defeat can be accepted with decency and honor.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-248) and index.
pt. 1. Barry M. Goldwater -- Change on the horizon, 1960-64 -- The 1964 campaign for President of the United States, 1964 -- The beat goes on, 1965-76 -- The torch has been passed, 1976-80 -- Redemption and the election of Ronald Reagan -- The end of a long journey for Mr. Conservative -- pt. 2. George S. McGovern -- The most decent man in the Senate, 1963-66 -- Call to duty, 1967-68 -- The reformer, 1969-71 -- The campaign for President of the United States, 1972 -- Victory and defeat, 1973-80 -- Redemption and the election of Bill Clinton.
This book is about redemption for people on the right and left of the political spectrum who can be proud of two politicians, Senator's Barry Goldwater and George McGovern, who demonstrated that defeat can be accepted with decency and honor.
Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998
McGovern, George S. (George Stanley), 1922-2012
Political science.
Europe-Politics and government.
Democracy.
Political Science.
European Politics.
Democracy.