The Paradoxes of the American Presidency - Softcover

Cronin, Thomas E.; Genovese, Michael A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199861048 ISBN 13: 9780199861040

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2012

Synopsis

In The Paradoxes of the American Presidency, two prize-winning 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. Rewritten and updated to reflect recent political events--including the controversial presidency of George W. Bush, the vice presidency of Dick Cheney, the presidency of Barack Obama, and the 2010 and 2012 elections--this must-read fourth edition incorporates findings from the latest scholarship, recent elections and court cases, and essential survey research.

About this title

About the Author:

Thomas E. Cronin is McHugh Professor of American Institutions and Leadership at Colorado College and President Emeritus at Whitman College. He is the author of more than 150 articles and author, coauthor, or editor of a dozen books, including Colorado Politics: Governing a Purple State (2012), Leadership Matters (2012), and On the Presidency (2008).

Michael A. Genovese is the Loyola Chair of Leadership Studies, Professor of Political Science, and Director of the Institute for Leadership Studies at Loyola Marymount University. He is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of more than thirty books, including A Presidential Nation: Causes, Consequences, and Cures (2012), Leadership Matters (2012), and the Encyclopedia of the American Presidency (2009).

Review:

"In terms of scholarship, depth of understanding of the presidential office, and inclusion of vast amounts of literature, The Paradoxes of the American Presidency is superior to any other textbook that I have seen."--Margaret S. Hrezo, Radford University

"The most comprehensive, well organized, coherent, and highly readable presidency textbook on the market today."--Anthony J. Eksterowicz, James Madison University

"The authors provide numerous and engaging examples from specific administrations to present their points in a way that students should be able to better understand the complex nature of executive branch politics."--Adam L. Warber, Clemson University

"The book raises important questions, all of which can be the foundation for extended class discussion and ample opportunity for in-class elaboration."--Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, University of North Texas

"In terms of scholarship, depth of understanding of the presidential office, and inclusion of vast amounts of literature, The Paradoxes of the American Presidency is superior to any other textbook that I have seen."--Margaret S. Hrezo, Radford University

"The most comprehensive, well organized, coherent, and highly readable presidency textbook on the market today."--Anthony J. Eksterowicz, James Madison University

"The authors provide numerous and engaging examples from specific administrations to present their points in a way that students should be able to better understand the complex nature of executive branch politics."--Adam L. Warber, Clemson University

"The book raises important questions, all of which can be the foundation for extended class discussion and ample opportunity for in-class elaboration."--Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, University of North Texas

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0199861048
• ISBN 13: 9780199861040
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384