The Paradoxes of the American Presidency - Softcover

"In terms of scholarship, depth of understanding of the presidential office, and inclusion of vast amounts of literature, The Paradoxes of the American Presidency is superior to any other textbook that I have seen."--Margaret S. Hrezo, Radford University

"The most comprehensive, well organized, coherent, and highly readable presidency textbook on the market today."--Anthony J. Eksterowicz, James Madison University

"The authors provide numerous and engaging examples from specific administrations to present their points in a way that students should be able to better understand the complex nature of executive branch politics."--Adam L. Warber, Clemson University

"The book raises important questions, all of which can be the foundation for extended class discussion and ample opportunity for in-class elaboration."--Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, University of North Texas

"In terms of scholarship, depth of understanding of the presidential office, and inclusion of vast amounts of literature, The Paradoxes of the American Presidency is superior to any other textbook that I have seen."--Margaret S. Hrezo, Radford University

"The most comprehensive, well organized, coherent, and highly readable presidency textbook on the market today."--Anthony J. Eksterowicz, James Madison University

"The authors provide numerous and engaging examples from specific administrations to present their points in a way that students should be able to better understand the complex nature of executive branch politics."--Adam L. Warber, Clemson University

"The book raises important questions, all of which can be the foundation for extended class discussion and ample opportunity for in-class elaboration."--Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, University of North Texas

Explains Americans' contradictory expectations of the role of the president and offers suggestions for improving the presidency despite the public's dissatisfaction with and the seemingly impossible duties and challenges of the office. UP.