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BARACK OBAMA, THE ALOHA ZEN PRESIDENT
HOW A SON OF THE 50TH STATE MAY REVITALIZE AMERICA BASED ON 12 MULTICULTURAL PRINCIPLES |
| By: |
Michael Haas (Editor), Michael Dukakis (Foreword) |
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Hardback |
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£58.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0313394024 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780313394027 |
| Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
| Pub. date: |
19 January, 2011 |
| Pages: |
436 |
| Description: |
With a foreword written by former presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, this book portrays President Barack Obama as a true child of Hawai'i and explains why he believes that America can achieve even more greatness by learning from the multicultural customs of the 50th state. |
| Synopsis: |
With a foreword written by former presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, this book portrays President Barack Obama as a true child of Hawai'i and explains why he believes that America can achieve even more greatness by learning from the multicultural customs of the 50th state. * Provides connections between quotes from President Barack Obama to his philosophy and temperament throughout the book * Supplies a comprehensive look at the multiculturalism of Hawai'i and ties these characteristics to Obama's career and political decision-making * Includes a reprint of the text of the Aloha Spirit Law, which guides governmental decisions in Hawai'i with the force of law * Identifies how Obama's presidency is unlike any other as a result of his multicultural experiences as a child of Hawai'i, and why he is compelled to bring his humanity, idealism, and strong belief in American values to the entire country |
| Illustrations: |
1 |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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