What It Takes: The Way to the White House
In this article, we will explore the impact of What It Takes: The Way to the White House on contemporary society. What It Takes: The Way to the White House has been the subject of interest and debate in various areas of knowledge, from social sciences to technology. Its influence has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, and its relevance continues to constantly evolve. Throughout these pages, we will analyze the different aspects that make up the presence of What It Takes: The Way to the White House in our current reality, as well as its projection into the future. From its origin to its practical implications, we will delve into a deep analysis that seeks to shed light on a topic that is as relevant as it is unavoidable in contemporary times.
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| Author | Richard Ben Cramer |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | 1988 United States presidential election |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | June 23, 1992 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 1,047 |
| ISBN | 978-0394562605 |
What It Takes: The Way to the White House (ISBN 9780394562605) is a nonfiction book about the 1988 United States presidential election, written by Richard Ben Cramer. It was published in 1992. It follows the campaigns of Republicans George Herbert Walker Bush and Bob Dole and Democrats Joe Biden, Michael Dukakis, Dick Gephardt, and Gary Hart.
The bulk of the book covers the early lives and political careers of the candidates, their campaigns leading up to the New Hampshire primary, and the primary itself. Cramer spent six years researching and writing What It Takes.
The book is frequently cited by political aides and journalists as one of the most influential books on politics ever written.
Editorial reviews
Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Quite possibly the finest book on presidential politics ever written, combining meticulous reporting and compelling, at times soaringly lyrical, prose."
San Francisco Chronicle: "The ultimate insider's book on presidential politics...an unparalleled source book on the 1988 candidates."
References
- ^ Ben Smith (30 December 2010) The book that defined modern campaign reporting Politico. Retrieved 20 December 2013
- ^ Cramer, Richard Ben (August 2, 2011). What It Takes: The Way to the White House. Open Road Media. ISBN 9781453219645 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Election by Ordeal : WHAT IT TAKES: The Way to the White House By Richard Ben Cramer, (Random House: $28; 1,047 pp.)". Los Angeles Times. July 12, 1992.
- ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: What It Takes: The Way to the White House by Richard Ben Cramer, Author Vintage Books USA $25 (1072p) ISBN 978-0-679-74649-2". PublishersWeekly.com.
- ^ Ball, Molly (January 8, 2013). "What I Learned From Richard Ben Cramer". The Atlantic.
- ^ Troy, Gil (1995). "Stumping in the Bookstores: A Literary History of the 1992 Presidential Campaign". Presidential Studies Quarterly. 25 (4): 697–710. JSTOR 27551506.
- ^ "Book Review: 'What It Takes: The Way to the White House'". EW.com.
- ^ Warren, Ellen (15 February 2013). "'What It Takes': A true political classic". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ Ball, Molly (2013-01-08). "What I Learned From Richard Ben Cramer". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ a b "What It Takes by Richard Ben Cramer: 9780679746492 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com.
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