Presidential Leadership: Politics and Policy Making Tenth Edition [Mīkstie vāki]

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. -- Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, University of North Texas 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. -- Chris Baylor, American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow 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. -- Adam L. Warber, Clemson University 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. -- Melvin Laracey, University of Texas at San Antonio 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. -- Reed Welch, West Texas A&M University This is a well-designed, sophisticated text that is adaptable to a variety of student aptitudes and teacher interests. -- Steven E. Schier, Carleton College