About the book
President Barack Obama was elected to office on a wave of hope. With his tenure as President of the United States now concluded it is time to take stock of his record at home and abroad. The Bitter Taste of Hope is a collection of essays that critically evaluate America's domestic landscape on the one hand, particularly new social movements, and the nation's foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East, on the other. Stephen Eric Bronner engages a wide-ranging set of political and ideological conflicts that defined the \"Age of Obama,\" especially the most pressing international concerns that have developed in accord with an increasingly globalized world. Bronner illuminates not only well-known events like the American involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, the plight of the Palestinians, and the Arab Spring but also matters about which the general public knows little such as the national hopes of the Circassians, the complexities of Sudan, and the pitiful existence endured by the Coptic Christians of Cairo. Clearly written, lively in its style, interdisciplinary in conception and timely in its message, The Bitter Taste of Hope will undoubtedly prove required reading for activists and academics alike.
Editions of The Bitter Taste of Hope
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438465494
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438465487
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438465500
Read an Excerpt
President Barack Obama was elected to office on a wave of hope. With his tenure as President of the United States now concluded it is time to take stock of his record at home and abroad. The Bitter Taste of Hope is a collection of essays that critically evaluate America's domestic landscape on the one hand, particularly new social movements, and the nation's foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East, on the other. Stephen Eric Bronner engages a wide-ranging set of political and ideological conflicts that defined the \"Age of Obama,\" especially the most pressing international concerns that have developed in accord with an increasingly globalized world. Bronner illuminates not only well-known events like the American involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, the plight of the Palestinians, and the Arab Spring but also matters about which the general public knows little such as the national hopes of the Circassians, the complexities of Sudan, and the pitiful existence endured by the Coptic Christians of Cairo. Clearly written, lively in its style, interdisciplinary in conception and timely in its message, The Bitter Taste of Hope will undoubtedly prove required reading for activists and academics alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bitter Taste of Hope about?
President Barack Obama was elected to office on a wave of hope. With his tenure as President of the United States now concluded it is time to take stock of his record at home and abroad. The Bitter Taste of Hope is a collection of essays that critically evaluate America's domestic landscape on the one hand, particularly new social movements, and the nation's foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East, on the other. Stephen Eric Bronner engages a wide-ranging set of political and ideological conflicts that defined the \"Age of Obama,\" especially the most pressing international concerns that have developed in accord with an increasingly globalized world. Bronner illuminates not only well-known events like the American involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, the plight of the Palestinians, and the Arab Spring but also matters about which the general public knows little such as the national hopes of the Circassians, the complexities of Sudan, and the pitiful existence endured by the Coptic Christians of Cairo. Clearly written, lively in its style, interdisciplinary in conception and timely in its message, The Bitter Taste of Hope will undoubtedly prove required reading for activists and academics alike.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Bitter Taste of Hope?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Central / national / federal government
Where can I read a sample of The Bitter Taste of Hope?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438465494
How long is The Bitter Taste of Hope and how many pages does it have?
The Bitter Taste of Hope has 210 page(s)
Is The Bitter Taste of Hope part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in New Political Science
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Bitter Taste of Hope?
Stephen Eric Bronner
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Bitter Taste of Hope is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438465494) and paperback(ISBN 9781438465487) and pdf(ISBN 9781438465500)
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