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1 online resource.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.The changing South / Jeff Woods -- LBJ in the House and Senate / Donald A. Ritchie -- The vice presidency / Marc J. Selverstone -- Lady Bird Johnson / Lisa M. Burns -- Management and vision / Sean J. Savage -- The war on poverty / Edward R. Schmitt -- African-American civil rights / Kent B. Germany -- Mexican Americans / Lorena Oropeza -- Women's issues / Susan M. Hartmann -- Health care / Larry DeWitt and Edward D. Berkowitz -- Environmental policy / Martin V. Melosi -- American immigration policy / Donna R. Gabaccia and Maddalena Marinari -- LBJ and the Constitution / Robert David Johnson -- The urban crisis / David Steigerwald -- Education reform / Lawrence J. McAndrews -- Domestic insurgencies / Doug Rossinow -- LBJ and the conservative movement / Jeff Roche -- Decisions for war / Andrew Preston -- Fighting the Vietnam War / Robert D. Schulzinger -- The war at home / Mary Ann Wynkoop -- The war from the other side / Pierre Asselin -- Latin America / Alan McPherson -- Europe / Thomas Alan Schwartz -- LBJ and the Cold War / John Dumbrell -- The Middle East / Peter L. Hahn -- LBJ and the new global challenges / Mark Atwood Lawrence -- How great was the Great Society? / Sidney M. Milkis -- Lyndon B. Johnson and the world / Nicholas Evan Sarantakes -- The legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson / Andrew L. Johns.edited by Mitchell B. Lerner.Includes bibliographical references and index.n-us---Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)1908-1973Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)1908-1973Political and social viewsJohnson, Lyndon B., Johnson, Lyndon Baines1908-1973Johnson, Lyndon B., Johnson, Lyndon Baines1908-1973Political and social viewsJohnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)1908-1973Vietnam War (1961-1975) 1960-1980 fast Vietnam War, 1961-1975PresidentsUnited StatesBiographyHISTORYUnited States20th CenturyDiplomatic relationsPolitical and social viewsPolitics and governmentPresidentsSocial conditionsUnited StatesPolitics and government1963-1969United StatesSocial conditions1960-1980United StatesForeign relations1963-1969United StatesE846 .C59 2012eb973.923092Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012(DLC) 2011023901(OCoLC)730254134Presidential companions978144433389314443338959781118387757111838775997814443474941444347497144434746297814443474639781444347470144434747012834060719781283406079340607 MILE865CF2D-C710-46A3-BF09-C80DA748499B OverDrive, Inc.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444347494http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444347494CDX11060920171115114727.0ocn775420241eng