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Presidents and the American Presidency, Third Edition, engages students in the study of the presidency through an exploration of both the political institution and those who have held the office. Considering both the strengths and the weaknesses of the office, authors Lori Cox Han and Diane J. Heith move beyond purely theoretical analysis to examine the real-life, day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of the presidency. They incorporate archival documents from multiple administrations, offer extensive coverage of methodology, and integrate both institutional and president-centered approaches. Now available in an enhanced ebook format, the text incorporates chapter Learning Objectives, section reviews, videos and web activities, within the narrative offering a digitally enhanced learning experience.

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Author:   Lori Cox Han (Professor of Political Science, Professor of Political Science, Chapman University) ,  Diane Heith (Professor of Government and Politics, Professor of Government and Politics, St. John's University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 24.10cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 15.90cm
Weight:   0.925kg
ISBN:  

9780197643457

ISBN 10:   0197643450
Pages:   558
Publication Date:   22 August 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction: Studying Presidents and the Presidency Historical Context Theories and Methodologies Sources for Researching the Presidency Conclusion Chapter 2. Presidents and the Constitution The Framers' Plan and the Constitutional Convention Powers of the Office Expansion of Presidential Powers Conclusion Chapter 3. The Presidential Selection Process The Nominating Process in Historical Perspective The Pre-Nomination Period Primaries and Caucuses Financing Presidential Campaigns National Party Conventions The General Election The Consequences of Winning Conclusion Chapter 4. The Public Presidency: Communication and Mass Media The Evolving Rhetorical Presidency Presidential Communication: Strategies and Resources The President and the Press Conclusion Chapter 5. The Public Presidency: Public Opinion The Evolving View of the Public Evaluating the President Popularity as a Source of Presidential Power Presidential Polling as a Source of Power Other Ways to Gather Opinion Conclusion Chapter 6. Presidents and the Legislative Branch The President's Formal Role in the Legislative Process Creating the Chief Legislator Achieving Legislative Success The Challenges of Sharing Powers Conclusion Chapter 7. Presidents and the Judicial Branch Nominations to the U.S. Supreme Court Nominations to Lower Federal Courts The President's Relationship with the Judicial Branch Conclusion Chapter 8. Presidents and the Executive Branch The Job of the Chief Executive The Executive Office of the President Presidential Control of the Bureaucracy Vice Presidents First Ladies Conclusion Chapter 9. Presidents and Domestic/Economic Policy The Political Environment Domestic and Economic Policymaking Actors in the Policymaking Process Economic Policy Domestic Policy Health Care: A Case Study Conclusion Chapter 10. Presidents and Foreign Policy Foreign Policy Defined Presidents and Foreign Policymaking The Evolution of U.S. Foreign Policy Implementing the Foreign-Policy Agenda Conclusion Appendix A. Conducting Research at Presidential Libraries Appendix B. Presidential Election Results, 1789-2020 Notes Selected Bibliography Credites Index

Reviews

First-rate, straight-forward, comprehensive, readable, engaging, well-researched, well-written, unbiased, full of good examples, makes use of archival materials from presidential libraries that bring the topics to life. Covers all the essential and provides more depth. Great reference, too. * Andree E. Reeves, University of Alabama, Huntsville * The consistent addition of the archival work is a clear strength. This brings the information to life and also provides evidence for the assertions. For advanced students, seeing the use of archival resources can spur their future research agendas. * Natalie Rogol, Rhode Island College * The textbook blends presidential scholarship with coverage of presidents both historical and contemporary. Han and Heith, two established scholars, present unique insights into presidential behavior with extended excerpts from documents they have uncovered in their research in every presidential library. * Harvey Schantz, State University of New York, Plattsburgh *

Author Information

Lori Cox Han is Professor of Political Science and Doy B. Henley Endowed Chair in American Presidential Studies. Her research and teaching expertise include the presidency, women and politics, media and politics, and political leadership. Diane J. Heith is Professor of Government and Politics. She is the author of several works on the presidency, public opinion, campaigns and elections, and the media.

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