JAST 47: Fall 2017 - SPECIAL ISSUE: RICHARD NIXON
Published in fall 2017, the 47th issue of the Journal of American Studies of Turkey is a special edition focused entirely on Richard Nixon. The issue opens with a short tribute to Professor Necla Aytür by Ayşegül Yüksel before diving into Nixon's political and cultural legacy. Nicole L. Anslover looks at how public perception of the former president continues to shift. Seth Studer analyzes Nixon as a character in literature, while Marta Rzepecka breaks down his Cold War rhetoric. Craig A. Kaplowitz explores his unexpected policy decisions regarding Spanish-speaking Americans. The edition finishes with an interview with Joan Hoff and an essay by Roger Chapman, both questioning how history will ultimately judge his presidency.
Published:
2017-10-01
