The Politics Of The Presidency

With a focus on the skills of political leadership, this volume introduces undergraduates to the institution of the U.S. presidency. It describes the origins and development of the presidency, analyzes the president's relations with other government elites, and explains how presidents formulate and implement domestic, economic, and national security policies. The sixth edition concludes with an analysis of how George W. Bush has handled several challenges commonly faced by wartime presidents. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)