Jimmy Carter, America's "malaise," and the speech that should have changed the country Mattson, Kevin 1966- creator text bibliography biography nyu New York Bloomsbury 2009 monographic eng

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263 p. ; 22 cm. An assessment of the events that led up to Jimmy Carter's infamous 1979 "malaise" speech places it against a backdrop of such events as the gas crisis and the Iran-hostage situation while explaining that the speech had far greater relevance than its reception reflected. "What the heck are you up to, Mr. President?" -- Diagnosing the nation's heart of glass (April 1979) -- Making friends and enemies in a time of crisis (May 1979) -- "The worst of times" (June 1979) -- "One of my best" (July 1979) -- The speech becomes a "turning point" to the end (July 1979 to January 1981) -- Epilogue : In dreams there begin no responsibilities. Kevin Mattson. Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-251 and index. n-us--- Carter, Jimmy 1924- Oratory Carter, Jimmy 1924- Political and social views Carter, Jimmy 1924- Puntos de vista políticos y sociales Rhetoric Political aspects United States History 20th century Retórica Aspectos políticos Estados Unidos Siglo XX Energy policy United States History 20th century Política energética Estados Unidos Siglo XX Petroleum industry and trade Political aspects United States Industria y comercio del petróleo Aspectos políticos Estados Unidos National characteristics, American Características nacionales Estados Unidos United States Politics and government 1977-1981 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 1977-1981 002 E 873.2 M444w 2009 973.926092 9781596915213 1596915218 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1004/2008054505-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1004/2008054505-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1004/2008054505-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1004/2008054505-d.html DLC 081217 20230411085940.0 spa