Includes bibliographical references (pages [307]-319) and index.
1. Introduction and Methodology -- 2. The Evolution of a Reform: The Vice President in Foreign Policy -- 3. A Path-Breaking Vice President: Richard M. Nixon (1953-61) -- 4. A Political Vice President: Walter Mondale (1977-81) -- 5. A Crisis-Managing Vice President: George H. W. Bush (1981-89) -- 6. A "War-Time" Vice President: J. Danforth Quayle (1989-93) -- 7. A "Presidential" Vice President?: Al Gore (1993-) -- 8. Conclusion: Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations