pt. I. Foundations and Framework. 1. America Redefined?: Political Leadership and America's Second Civil War -- pt. 2. American National Identity. 2. What is American Identity? 3. Why Not a Transnational American National Identity? -- pt. 3. Immigration and the American National Community. 4. Dual Citizenship in America: An Issue of Vast Proportions and Broad Significance. 5. Do Multiple National Loyalties Equal Conflicted National Loyalties? -- pt. 4. American Politics and Political Leadership. 6. Character Issues in the 2000 Presidential Campaign. 7. Assessing Judgment and Leadership in the 2000 Presidential Campaign -- An Introduction. 8. Is George W. Bush Smart enough to Be a Good President? 9. Is Al Gore Too Smart to Have Good Judgment? 10. Senator John McCain for President in 2004: Why Not -- pt. 5. Political Leadership and the Dilemmas of Diversity. 11. The Psychology of Courage and the Politics of Truth: Governing a Divided Society. 12. The Politics of Avoidance: President Clinton's Initiative on Race -- pt. 6. Presidential Leadership in the New Millennium. 13. George W. Bush's Mandate: Governing on the Razor's Edge. 14. Governing a Divided America in the Aftermath of September 11: Heroic versus Reflective Leadership.
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"America's Second Civil War examines issues likely to be at the forefront of American politics, culture, and social debate in the new millennium. Intelligently written and intended for a wide audience, it will be of interest to political scientists and students of American politics as well as the general public."--Jacket.