The Myth of Presidential Representation

by B. Dan Wood

Book Overview

In The Myth of Presidential Representation, B. Dan Wood evaluates the nature of American presidential representation, examining the strongly embedded belief - held by the country's founders, as well as current American political culture and social science theory - that presidents should represent the community at large. Citizens expect presidents to reflect prevailing public sentiment and compromise in the national interest. Social scientists express...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521133424
• ISBN13: 9780521133425
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"