Modern American Political Dynasties: A Study of Power, Family, and Political Influence

This collection of entries offers a front seat view of the rise, reign, and fall of powerful modern political families and examines the effects they have had on political, social, and economic issues in American society.· Profiles prominent political families such as the Bushes, Kennedys, and Roosevelts as well as powerful state and regional families including the Browns, Cuomos, Daleys and Udalls in chapters authored by historians and political scientists with established expertise · Offers a robust bibliography and At-a-glance family tree in each chapter· Includes multiple analytical summary tables in the conclusion