03024nam 22005775 450 991025532330332120230810144148.01-137-59959-610.1057/978-1-137-59959-9(CKB)3710000000909037(DE-He213)978-1-137-59959-9(MiAaPQ)EBC4730809(EXLCZ)99371000000090903720161011d2016 u| 0engurnn|008mamaatxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPresidents, Pandemics, and Politics /by Max J. Skidmore1st ed. 2016.New York :Palgrave Macmillan US :Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan,2016.1 online resource (VII, 97 p.) The Evolving American Presidency,2945-61691-349-94992-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.1. Introduction -- 2. Pandemic Influenza -- 3. Misguided Responses to Public Health Emergencies -- 4. Appropriate Responses to Public Health Emergencies -- 5. President R. Gerald Ford -- 6. President Ford’s National Influenza -- 7. Conclusions.This book is an examination of the manner in which American presidents respond to pandemics and other public health crises. Skidmore argues that presidential performance in dealing with emergencies and pandemics varies, but those who are informed, focused, and confident that government can work are most likely to be successful. As an example, Gerald Ford’s “Swine Flu program” is widely derided as incompetent and politically motivated. Closer examination, however, suggests the contrary, demonstrating the potential of government to act quickly and effectively against public health emergencies, even when facing formidable obstacles. The American government has a mixed record ranging from excellent to unacceptable, even counterproductive, in dealing with emergency threats to life and health. Despite ideological arguments to the contrary, however, governments are important to effective responses, and in the American setting, presidential action is essential.The Evolving American Presidency,2945-6169Political planningAmericaPolitics and governmentElectionsWorld politicsPublic PolicyAmerican PoliticsElectoral PoliticsPolitical HistoryPolitical planning.AmericaPolitics and government.Elections.World politics.Public Policy.American Politics.Electoral Politics.Political History.320.6Skidmore Max Jauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut572179BOOK9910255323303321Presidents, Pandemics, and Politics2517951UNINA