What happened : inside the Bush White House and Washington's culture of deception / Scott McClellan.
The former White House press secretary examines how and why the Bush administration went awry, providing a look at George W. Bush and his top aides in terms of such crises as Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq war, and Washington's political infighting.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781586485566
- ISBN: 1586485563
- Physical Description: xiv, 341 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Public Affairs, [2008]
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- A made-for-Washington scandal -- A small part of something grand -- Growing up in politics -- Governor Bush runs for President -- The permanent campaign -- The early days -- September 11 and the partisan ceasefire -- Selling the war -- Becoming White House press secretary -- Deniability -- Betting the presidency -- Brush fire -- Triumph and illusion -- Revelation and humiliation -- Out of touch -- After the trial -- Changing the culture of deception.
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- Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
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Deception > Political aspects > United States.
Communication in politics > United States.
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United States > Politics and government > 2001-2009.
United States > Politics and government.
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- 33 of 33 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 973.931 MCC (Text) | 36015000660130 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
The former White House press secretary examines how and why the Bush administration went awry, providing a look at George W. Bush and his top aides in terms of such crises as Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq war, and Washington's political infighting.
