Paradoxes of the American Presidency

Name: Paradoxes of the American Presidency
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ISBN: 9780195385281

ISBN-10: 0195385284

ISBN-13: 9780195385281

Edition: 3rd 2009

Authors: Thomas E. Cronin, Michael A. Genovese

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The historic election of Barack Obama has ushered in a new era of hope and optimism across America. However, can Obama--or any President--live up to the incredibly high expectations that we have of our presidents? Elegantly written, timely, and easily accessible to students, the third edition of The Paradoxes of the American Presidency considers this crucial question and many more. Two highly esteemed presidential scholars, Thomas E. Cronin and Michael A. Genovese, explore the complex institution of the American Presidency by presenting a series of paradoxes that shape and define the office. Thoroughly updated and revised to reflect recent political events--from the attacks of 9/11, to the…

Book details

List price: $57.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/2/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Preface



Presidential Paradoxes



How We Judge Presidents



How We Elect Presidents



Presidential Power and Leadership



Presidents in a System of Shared Powers



Presidents and Congress



Presidents as Chief Executives



The American Vice-Presidency



Presidents and the Court



Presidents and Political Parties



The Future of the American Presidency


Internet Links


Selected Bibliography


Presidential Election Results


Index