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In this unique exploration of Nietzsche's life and behavior, Dr. Richard Schain challenges the widely held view that this important philosopher's actions and erratic writings were due to general paresis, or syphilis of the brain. The author offers a detailed biography of Nietzsche's life, at each major turning point offering his own thoughts regarding why the diagnosis of syphilis is unsatisfactory to explain Nietszche's behavioral and thought patterns. With an accessible writing style and close attention to detail, Schain offers important reasons for one to reevaluate the claims made regarding Nietzsche's mental illness and deterioration. ... Read more

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good intro to nixon
THis book offers a very solid perspective on one of the more remarkable politicos of our time and why he fell. While White tended to get a bit sentimental about America in his later years, this book is hard-nosed and very interesting and well written.

Essentially, WHite argues that it was not what Nixon did that did him in as much as lying about it. I don't think that that quite covers it, but it puts a lot into perspective. He treats Nixon fairly.

One of White's better books. ... Read more

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Who's the liar?
The historical revelations that Hiss was, in fact, a spy should make this book useful as a doorstop. ... Read more

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After Watergate: Nixon and the Newsweeklies, compares the coverage of Nixon in the three national newsweeklies, Newsweek, Time, and U.S. News & World Report, from his resignation from the presidency in August 1974 until his funeral in April 1994. This study examines the periodicals' treatment of Nixon, and finds that each of the three sources had more than 80 percent of neutral assertions during the 20-year period understudy. ... Read more

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An insightful and revealing look at a controversial figure
Definitely a book that I recommend to friends. If you are interested in the political process, Watergate, Nixon; or simply this tumultuous period in American history then this book is for you. And it's grammatically correct too. Rob--Fairhope, AL

Excellent Book!Masterfully written.
Russ Witcher's book, that Watergate thing, is one of the best books that I have ever read. The tension kept me on the edge of my seat! The climatic conclusion is unparalled by anything except for certain Betty Davis movies. Keep up the good work, Russ. I hope to see more work from you in the near future.

An Objective Look at Nixon
Even today, it's difficult to be objective about Richard Nixon. Author Russ Witcher succeeds, however, in his seminal study about how Nixon dealt with the press in the two decades following his resignation from the presidency. Relying on articles about Nixon in the three national newsweeklies during this period, Witcher presents a dispassionate look at how Nixon's image improved in the national print media. By quantifying the number of positive and negative statements the newsweeklies made about the former president, Witcher avoids the subjectivity that has marred much of the earlier research that has been done about Mr. Nixon.

Witcher's study is superb!
Russ Witcher's superb study of Richard Nixon's post-presidentialrehabilitation in the media is long overdue.Many observers have said that Nixon was largely successful in improving his media image during the last 20 years of his life, but Witcher has the numbers to prove it.In an exhaustive look at every article written in Newsweek, Time, and U.S. News & World Reportabout Nixon from his resignation in 1974 until his death in 1994, Witcher finds that Nixon improved his image over time in all three of the newsweeklies.Such research is a testament to Nixon's perseverance to fight to be known as more than The Watergate Man.That fight found its ultimateculmination at Nixon's funeral when even President Clinton declared that the days of judging Nixon on anything less than his whole life and career were over. ... Read more

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Hoover: Running the Country
This was the most introspective book I have read. If you think that you know alot about scandals you do not. This is one big conspiracy theory supported by compelling evidence. You ask yourself is this story true. Hoover was one of the most corrupt figures in American history. The deeds that transpired in his years of running the FBI are incomprehensible. It needs to be information to the general public. A must read. ... Read more

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Jack (William) Nicklaus, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thomson Gale. The length of the entry is 2113 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

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This digital document, covering the life and work of (John) (Nash) Douglas Bush, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thomson Gale. The length of the entry is 759 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

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This volume is a popular presentation of Nietzsche's thought. Hoover's analysis comes from the viewpoint of a Christian operating within a Thomist framework. An early chapter focuses on Nietzsche's life; the following chapters weave autobiographical materials into the treatment of his philosophical system, showing the close relationship between his life and thought. Hoover's study includes an analysis of Nietzsche's perspectivism, his contribution to propaganda theory, the demonstration of a deep and fundamental contradiction in his epistemology, and an analysis of his critique of anti-body idealism. ... Read more