The Health of the Presidents: The 41 United States Presidents Through 1993 from a Physician's Point of View

by John R. Bumgarner

Book Overview

Surrounded by well-meaning aides, physicians sworn to confidentiality, and in some cases, sycophants, the president of the United States usually keeps the state of his health well-guarded from the American public. Though the intention of the 25th Amendment is to provide for the removal of an impaired president, the level of discretion involved in such a decision has caused many to question whether it serves the national interest. In large part,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786420677
• ISBN13: 9780786420674
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher