A companion to Lyndon B. Johnson / edited by Mitchell B. Lerner. [electronic resource] Lerner, Mitchell B., 1968- Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973. Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Political and social views. Vietnam War, 1961-1975. Presidents United States Biography. E846 .C59 2012eb 973.923092 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. This companion offers an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson's life, presidency, and legacy, as well as a detailed look at the central arguments and scholarly debates from his term in office. Explores the legacy of Johnson and the historical significance of his years as president. Covers the full range of topics, from the social and civil rights reforms of the Great Society to the increased American involvement in Vietnam. Incorporates the dramatic new evidence that has come to light through the release of around 8,000 phone conversations and meetings that Johnson secretly recorded as President. Chichester, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444347494 eng Blackwell companions to American history. Presidential companions Blackwell companions to American history. Presidential companions. Companion to Lyndon B. Johnson. Companion to Lyndon B. Johnson. United States Politics and government 1963-1969. United States Social conditions 1960-1980. United States Foreign relations 1963-1969. United States. fast (OCoLC)fst01204155 United States United States