The United States Executive Branch [2 Volumes]
A Biographical Directory of Heads of State and Cabinet Officials
Robert Sobel, David B. Sicilia, ed.
0-313-31134-X/978-0-313-31134-5
Description
A newly revised, expanded, and updated version of the late Robert Sobel's standard reference work, this set is an authoritative and easy-to-use source of detailed biographical information about all members of the Executive Branch—cabinet heads, presidents, and vice presidents—from the first president of the Continental Congress through the administration of George W. Bush. Researchers will find the most significant dates in the subject's life and information about family, religious affiliation, career prior to and after cabinet duty, organizational affiliations, awards and honors, major publications, and date and place of death. Each entry also contains a short bibliographic reference to important primary and secondary works to be consulted for additional information.This treasure trove of useful information saves researchers the tedious and time-consuming task of scouring through biographies or other voluminous writings to find a sought-after date, event, award, or other biographical detail. Students, professionals, and amateur researchers alike will find these volumes a useful tool for exploring American politics, past and present.
Title Features:615 detailed biographies of cabinet heads, presidents, vice presidents, and presidents of the Continental Congress50 entirely new entries covering the administrations George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush8 easy-to-reference appendixes that compile vital information about place of birth, education, marital status, federal service, and more70 illustrations (new in this edition)
About the Author
ROBERT SOBEL was Lawrence Stessin Distinguished Professor of Business History at Hofstra University, where he taught for 43 years. He was the author of many noteworthy books, including
The Age of Giant Corporations
(Greenwood, 1972, 1984),
Coolidge: An American Enigma
(1998) and
The Pursuit of Wealth
(2000).
DAVID B. SICILIA is Associate Professor of History at the University of Maryland, College Park. His earlier books include
The Engine That Could
(1997) and
The Greenspan Effect
(2000). He is Associate Editor of
Enterprise & Society: The International Journal of Business History
.
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