The book makes clear why the rich got richer and the poor poorer in the last decade. According to author haynes johnson, americans were lulled into thinking that ronald reagan was much more than what he actually turned out to be, and reagan himself was not always quite what he appeared. A readable critique of the fatuous illusions foisted on a willing society by american leadership in the 1980s. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide johnson, haynes, 193120, sleepwalking through history. Under trump, republicans stand for corruption, greed, immorality, deficits. The author points a vivid portrait not only of reagans presidency, but also of the irancontra affair, the boom times on wall street and the religious revival led by swaggart, bakker et al. Jan 18, 2017 ive read other books by him and know that he doesnt describe anything that isnt verifiable. Sleepwalking through history by haynes johnson and a great selection of related books. The format of the show is a onehour, oneonone interview with a nonfiction author. As its title suggests, the author believes that the decade represents a period in which america largely failed to come to grips with its principal problems. Haynes johnson in this book johnson chronicles the reagan decade, when america fell from dominant world power to struggling debtor nation and optimism turned to foreboding. Pulitzerwinning washington post columnist portrays ronald reagan as an affable, shallow politician of dubious credentials, one created by millionaires and clever media salesmen into a mythical figure who would restore american prestige and old values. Under trump, republicans stand for corruption, greed, immorality. Ronald reagan was the first president since eisenhower to serve two consecutive terms, and this mr.
The material thats not overtly about politics gets tied to political themes the hightechnology boom, glossed over mtv, or ignored altogether. America in the reagan years by johnson, haynes, 1931publication date 1992 topics reagan, ronald. Sleepwalking through history was among thousands of men and women holding washington press credentials during the reagan years, his book may raise a question or two in the mind of a reader who. Sep 15, 2018 under trump, republicans stand for corruption, greed, immorality, deficits.
In this brilliantly readable book, a pulitzer prizewinning journalist chronicles the reagan decade, when america fell from dominant world. Haynes johnson is a political reporter, and sleepwalking is a political book. Sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years by haynes bonner johnson. Aug 03, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Johnson cites the promises of reagans conservative supplyside. In human terms and living case histories, haynes johnson captures the drama and tragedy of an era nurtured by greed and a morality that found virtue in. America in the reagan years by johnson, haynes, 1931. A stunning indictment of the reagan administration that details its. Sleepwalking through history by haynes bonner johnson, haynes johnson, 2003, w. Under trump, republicans stand for corruption, greed. America in the reagan years by johnson, haynes, 1931publication date 1991 topics. America in the reagan years, pulitzer prizewinning journalist johnson reevaluates what happened to america in. List of booknotes interviews first aired in 1991 wikipedia. America in the reagan years, talks about the 1980s as the most important years in the united states since world war ii.
America in the reagan years by haynes johnson 1991, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. May 24, 20 one of his most celebrated books, sleepwalking through history. America in the reagan years by haynes johnson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In fact, its something subtly but significantly different.
America in the reagan years, talks about the 1980s as the most important years in the. This article was most recently revised and updated by karen sparks, director and editor, britannica book of the year. It is the considerable virtue of sleepwalking through history. I finally got around to reading sleepwalking through history, although weve had a copy since it was first released in 1991. Notable among johnsons more than a dozen books were the bestselling sleepwalking through history. I have become fascinated with books about the american presidents since i read the presidents club earlier this year. Sleepwalking through history 2003 edition open library.
America in the reagan years new ed by johnson, haynes isbn. This book took me a while to get through, but it was worth it. A stunning indictment of the reagan administration that. America in the reagan years to step back from the 1980s and frame them, if not with a formal theoretical perspective, then with. As he did with the 1980s in sleepwalking through history.
One of his most celebrated books, sleepwalking through history. Johnson said, made it possible for him to invent an age whose consequences. America in the reagan years paperback april 29 2003 by haynes johnson author 4. The material thats not overtly about politics gets tied to political themes the hightechnology boom, glossed. Ive read other books by him and know that he doesnt describe anything that isnt verifiable.
It has been said that reagan almost singlehandedly ended the cold war. America in the reagan years haynes bonner johnson, author w. Politicos mike allen remembers the political journalist and author. Johnson cites the promises of reagan s conservative supplyside trickledown program to. America in the reagan years 1991 analyzed the 1980s with an unsparing eye toward reagan and congress. Haynes johnson, washington post journalist and author. America in the reagan years 1991 and his final book, the battle for america 2008 2009, with dan balz. But because the author of sleepwalking through history was among thousands of men and women holding washington press credentials during the reagan years, his book may raise a question or two. The nations stumbling domestic policies in the 1990s do little to discredit johnsons analysis.
Haynes book details reagans political career beginning with his run for governor of california in 1966. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Eastern time each sunday night, and was the longestrunning author interview program in u. Sleepwalking through history presents itself as a firstdraft history of america in the 1980s. Sleepwalking through historyamerica in the reagan years. The author, an experienced washington journalist, combines a liberal commitment to the public welfare and a conservative disdain for the meretricious. Sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years by haynes johnson illustrated. America in the reagan years, by haynes johnson read 12 apr 1992 this is the authors attempt to emulate frederick lewis allens great books on the 1920s and 1930s, but it is far more opinionated and not very comprehensive. Booknotes is an american television series on the cspan network hosted by brian lamb, which originally aired from 1989 to 2004.
America in the reagan years was thoroughly researched, a fact that is actually depressing as hell. Haynes johnson this book examines the reagan decade in which america fell from a dominant world power to a struggling debtor nation. Mar 20, 1991 sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years by haynes johnson illustrated. The author points a vivid portrait not only of reagan s presidency, but also of the irancontra affair, the boom times on wall street and the religious revival led by swaggart, bakker et al.
This national bestseller brilliantly analyzes america in the 1980s from the election of ronald. This national bestseller brilliantly analyzes america in the 1980s from the election of ronald reagan through to the end of the decade. America in the reagan years 1st edition1st printing haynes johnson binding. In this brilliantly readable book, a pulitzer prizewinning journalist chronicles the reagan decade, when america fell from dominant world power to. Sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years. The most wellknown and politically damaging of the scandals came to light in november 1986, when ronald reagan conceded. The new york city native had written or cowritten 17 books and had been a regular. America in the reagan years, by haynes johnson 2003 washington post columnist johnson here presents a stunning indictment of the reagan administration that details its impact on social, economic and political life in america. To liberal sophisticates, reagan was a reallife forrest gump.
He had a way of connecting with the american public that led to his rise to a societal icon. The presidency of ronald reagan in the united states was marked by multiple scandals, resulting in the investigation, indictment, or conviction of over 8 administration officials, the largest number for any u. Mar 24, 1991 sleepwalking through history was among thousands of men and women holding washington press credentials during the reagan years, his book may raise a question or two in the mind of a reader who. Haynes bonner johnson american journalist, author, and. In this brilliantly readable book, a pulitzer prizewinning journalist chronicles the reagan decade, when america fell from dominant world power to struggling debtor nation and when optimism turned to foreboding. In human terms and living case histories, haynes johnson captures the drama and tragedy of an era nurtured by greed and a morality that found virtue in not. Sleepwalking through history by haynes johnson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Johnson said, made it possible for him to invent an age.
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