Impact of Illness on Political Leadership
The participants discussed the politics involved when a high government official falls ill. This subject is being developed as an academic… read more
The participants discussed the politics involved when a high government official falls ill. This subject is being developed as an academic specialty at George Washington University. The panelists described the historical perspective, including examples of leaders who governed while very ill. close
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- Robert Robins Professor Tulane University->Political Science Department
- Jerry Wiener Professor George Washington University->Medical Center
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