Praise for The Men and the Moment
"An insightful and fast-paced ride down the wild road of 1968 presidential politics. Expert and novice alike will finish this book amazed at the pace of history of one campaign year." -- Jefferson Cowie, Vanderbilt University
"Goudsouzian's book is slim and compulsively readable; as a primer on the election, it is unmatched." -- Clay Risen, Chapter 16
"The organization of the book provides some fresh insights. Goudsouzian’s narrative takes us into a political world different from today’s — a vanishing world where a candidate’s nomination was influenced but not determined by the primaries." -- Elaine Kamarck, Washington Post
"Aram Goudsouzian provides a detailed, authoritative, well-written, and often gripping account of the tumultuous election year of 1968. . . . Goudsouzian's writing style is energetic, accessible, and at times laced with verve and wit. . . . Overall, The Men and the Moment is an excellent read." -- Journal of Southern History
"At a time of fierce partisan clashes and turbulence in American politics, it’s instructive to read Aram Goudsouzian’s The Men and the Moment. In his account of the 1968 election, Goudsouzian draws vivid portraits of the conniving politicians, hacks, phoneys, and demagogues who played major roles during another period of sharp division and turmoil in this country." -- Curtis Wilkie, University of Mississippi
"Compelling and well-written . . . Goudsouzian's accessible and informative narrative should appeal to academic and nonacademic audiences because, to paraphrase Robert F. Kennedy, this was no ordinary election or or ordinary time." -- Journal of American History
"This is an impressive book rooted in an authoritative knowledge and sophisticated understanding of the period." -- Robert Mason, University of Edinburgh
"A compelling narrative. . . . Goudsouzian’s book would be a great addition to a course covering the 1960s. The Men and the Moment contributes to the growing scholarship of this period not only through a close examination of the campaigns of these influential men but also through a clear, cohesive argument that links a new political ideology and partisan strife emerging in the wake of this election that continues to influence national politics." -- American Historical Review
"Goudsouzian's well-written, engaging new book shows that the 1968 election remains open for reinterpretation. . . . The book is a thrilling, insightful introduction to one of the most contentious elections in history." -- North Carolina Historical Review
"A brisk chronicle of the pivotal US presidential election of 1968 by focusing on eight of the candidates vying for the nation's highest office. . . . T useful for students of both history and political science." -- Choice
"Sprightly written and thoroughly documented, this account provides a solid survey of the nominees and issues of the day, especially the impact of television on presidential elections." -- Library Journal
"Goudsouzian's book is slim and compulsively readable; as a primer on the election, it is unmatched." -- Clay Risen, Chapter 16
"The organization of the book provides some fresh insights. Goudsouzian’s narrative takes us into a political world different from today’s — a vanishing world where a candidate’s nomination was influenced but not determined by the primaries." -- Elaine Kamarck, Washington Post
"Aram Goudsouzian provides a detailed, authoritative, well-written, and often gripping account of the tumultuous election year of 1968. . . . Goudsouzian's writing style is energetic, accessible, and at times laced with verve and wit. . . . Overall, The Men and the Moment is an excellent read." -- Journal of Southern History
"At a time of fierce partisan clashes and turbulence in American politics, it’s instructive to read Aram Goudsouzian’s The Men and the Moment. In his account of the 1968 election, Goudsouzian draws vivid portraits of the conniving politicians, hacks, phoneys, and demagogues who played major roles during another period of sharp division and turmoil in this country." -- Curtis Wilkie, University of Mississippi
"Compelling and well-written . . . Goudsouzian's accessible and informative narrative should appeal to academic and nonacademic audiences because, to paraphrase Robert F. Kennedy, this was no ordinary election or or ordinary time." -- Journal of American History
"This is an impressive book rooted in an authoritative knowledge and sophisticated understanding of the period." -- Robert Mason, University of Edinburgh
"A compelling narrative. . . . Goudsouzian’s book would be a great addition to a course covering the 1960s. The Men and the Moment contributes to the growing scholarship of this period not only through a close examination of the campaigns of these influential men but also through a clear, cohesive argument that links a new political ideology and partisan strife emerging in the wake of this election that continues to influence national politics." -- American Historical Review
"Goudsouzian's well-written, engaging new book shows that the 1968 election remains open for reinterpretation. . . . The book is a thrilling, insightful introduction to one of the most contentious elections in history." -- North Carolina Historical Review
"A brisk chronicle of the pivotal US presidential election of 1968 by focusing on eight of the candidates vying for the nation's highest office. . . . T useful for students of both history and political science." -- Choice
"Sprightly written and thoroughly documented, this account provides a solid survey of the nominees and issues of the day, especially the impact of television on presidential elections." -- Library Journal
