The American Presidency
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The Development of the American Presidency
Our understanding of the politics of the presidency is greatly enhanced by viewing it through a developmental lens, analyzing how historical turns have shaped the modern institution. The Development of the American Presidency pays great attention to that historical weight but is organized topically...
Published January 18th 2012 by Routledge
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Barack Obama and the Politics of Redemption
Every new president raises many questions in the public mind. Because Barack Obama was a relative newcomer to the national political scene, he raised more questions than most. Would he prove to be a pragmatic centrist or would his politics of hope ultimately flounder on the rocky shoals of America’...
Published August 14th 2011 by Routledge
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The Obama Presidency
Change and Continuity
At his inauguration, President Barack Obama was seemingly poised to become America's strongest and most influential president since Ronald Reagan. However, President Obama's first two years in office has led to some notable surprises. What accounts for the political stability and change...
Published June 27th 2011 by Routledge
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New Directions in the American Presidency
Series: New Directions in American Politics
The study of the American presidency, both as a political institution and the men who have held the office, is one of the most fascinating and dynamic fields of study within American government. New Directions in the American Presidency takes a current look at the various issues facing the...
Published December 7th 2010 by Routledge
