Many Americans believe Barak Obama represents a hopeful future for America. But does he also reflect the American politics of the past? This book offers the bro

Barack Obama’s galvanizing victory in 2008, coming amid the greatest economic crisis since the 1930s, opened the door to major reforms. But the president quic

This edited volume considers the extent to which the Obama presidency matched the promises of hope and change that were held out in the 2008 election. Contribut

“Provocative and compelling.” —New York Newsday “Both entertaining and insightful.” —Washington Post Book World “It should be on the required read

Examines the complicated political legacy of our first black president Written during the presidency of Donald Trump, After Obama examines the impact President