The Progression of the American Presidency: Individuals, Empire, and Change

by Jim Twombly

Book Overview

The contemporary presidency, and the nation it governs, is more dependent on the individual in office than ever before. The Progression of the American Presidency examines in detail the institution of the American presidency from the selection process, to the president's individual responsibilities, to his interactions with other actors in the political arena. Twombly argues that regardless of how well suited a particular individual may be for a specific...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137300531
• ISBN13: 9781137300539
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.1"