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Presidential Leadership : Politics and Policy Making by Stephen J. Wayne, George C. Edwards III and Kenneth R. Mayer (2018, Trade Paperback)

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Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated Subject: Presidents & Heads of State, Political Ideologies / Democracy, American Government / Executive Branch brand: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated Number of Pages: 592 Pages Edition Number: 10 Language: English Item Height: 0.8 in gtin13: 9781538110850 Publication Year: 2018 Reviews: This is the 'go to' book for teaching the presidency at the undergraduate level. Excellent presentation by distinguished scholars of the multiple and challenging aspects of the office., This is a well-designed, sophisticated text that is adaptable to a variety of student aptitudes and teacher interests., Presidential Leadership is a well-written, even-handed, and engaging text that exposes students to all of the essential topics that an American presidency class should cover., This is the leading textbook on the American presidency. The authors not only cover the essential 'nuts and bolts' of the executive branch, but they also introduce students to the core research that scholars have conducted on the presidency., The tenth edition does an exceptional job at incorporating current events that students will have heard of and relate to. A thorough and balanced look at how political scientists understand the presidency, with a judicious use of data from both contemporary and older presidents., The best book on the market, Presidential Leadership offers a comprehensive account of the American presidency. It balances what we know in political science with the 'story-telling' that students appreciate. ISBN-10: 1538110857 Subject Area: Political Science, Biography & Autobiography Dewey Edition: 22 Grade From: College Freshman Item Weight: 0 Oz Dewey Decimal: 352.230973 Author: Stephen J. Wayne, George C. Edwards III, Kenneth R. Mayer Format: Trade Paperback Edition Description: Revised edition Type: Textbook Features: Revised ISBN-13: 9781538110850 Publication Name: Presidential Leadership : Politics and Policy Making Grade To: College Graduate Student Table Of Content: Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: The Powers of the PresidencyChapter 3: The Nomination ProcessChapter 4: The Presidential ElectionChapter 5: The President and the PublicChapter 6: Leading the Public Chapter 7: The President and the MediaChapter 8: The Structure of the PresidencyChapter 9: Presidential Decision MakingChapter 10: The President and the Executive BranchChapter 11: The President and CongressChapter 12: The President and the Judiciary Chapter 13: Domestic and Economic Policy MakingChapter 14: National Security Policy MakingAppendix A: Methods of Studying the PresidencyAppendix B: Non-Electoral Succession, Removal, and TenureAppendix C: Provisions of the Constitution Relating to the PresidencyAppendix D: 2016 Electoral and Popular Vote Item Width: 7 in Item Length: 10 in Intended Audience: College Audience Synopsis: With extensive coverage of Donald Trump and a focus on presidential leadership--of the voters, public opinion, the media, the decision making process, Congress, and the bureaucracy--the authors examine all aspects of the presidency in rich detail, including the president's powers, presidential history, and the institution of the presidency., With a focus on presidential leadership, the authors address the capacity of chief executives to fulfill their tasks, exercise their powers, and utilize their organizational structures to affect the output of government. The authors examine all aspects of the presidency in rich detail, including the president's powers, presidential history, and the institution of the presidency. Guiding their analysis is their unique contrast between two broad perspectives on the presidency--the constrained president ("facilitator") and the dominant president ("director")--making the text a perennial favorite for courses on the presidency. The authors richly illustrate their engaging analysis with timely, fascinating examples. They fully integrate the Trump presidency into every chapter, offering wide-ranging coverage. Moreover, they devote separate chapters to essential aspects of President Trump's approach to governing such as on media relations, leading the public, and decision making. Equally important, they incorporate the most recent scholarship and their own unique approach to show how the Trump presidency illuminates our basic understanding of the presidency, making Presidential Leadership the perfect vehicle for understanding the president and his impact on the office., With a focus on presidential leadership, the authors address the capacity of chief executives to fulfill their tasks, exercise their powers, and utilize their organizational structures to affect the output of government. The authors examine all aspects of the presidency in rich detail, including the president's powers, presidential history, and the institution of the presidency. Guiding their analysis is their unique contrast between two broad perspectives on the presidency--the constrained president ("facilitator") and the dominant president ("director")--making the text a perennial favorite for courses on the presidency.The authors richly illustrate their engaging analysis with timely, fascinating examples. They fully integrate the Trump presidency into every chapter, offering wide-ranging coverage. Moreover, they devote separate chapters to essential aspects of President Trump's approach to governing such as on media relations, leading the public, and decision making. Equally important, they incorporate the most recent scholarship and their own unique approach to show how the Trump presidency illuminates our basic understanding of the presidency, making Presidential Leadership the perfect vehicle for understanding the president and his impact on the office. LCCN: 2017-047124 Illustrated: Yes LC Classification Number: JK516.E32 2018

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Presidential Leadership : Politics and Policy Making by Stephen J. Wayne, George C. Edwards III and Kenneth R. Mayer (2018, Trade Paperback)

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