Truman State University Press

Congress and Harry S. Truman; a conflicted legacy; proceedings.

This seventh volume in the Truman Legacy Series presents essays on Democrat Truman's relationship with his Republican Congress. Most chapters are papers from a May 2009 conference held in Key West, Florida. Because Congress refused to pass so many of Truman's ambitious domestic policies into law, most people believe that Truman had a poor relationship with Congress. However, the contributors claim that Truman made the best of the divided government, especially in the area of foreign affairs. They also note tensions such as his failure to deal with the anti-communist hysteria that infected Congress during his administration, and his declaration of war on Korea without authorization from Congress. The essays are organized in sections on Congress in the Truman era, domestic policy, and foreign and military policy. A graphic essay, based on the holdings of the Harry S. Truman Library, contains b&w historical photos, letters, and drafts of speeches, with detailed captions. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The feminine touch; women in osteopathic medicine.

Quinn (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) examines the careers of women who rose to prominence in the osteopathic field after graduating from the American School of Osteopathy during the school's early years. The book reveals how women made inroads into the traditionally male-dominated medical profession while helping osteopathy gain acceptance as a professional practice. In addition to chronological coverage from 1895 to the present, the book touches on the roles of women in osteopathic research, women osteopathic physicians in the uniformed services, and osteopathic nurses. A glossary of terms from the profession is included. The book lacks a subject index. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)