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Jim Twombly - The Progression of the American Presidency: Individuals, Empire, and Change - 9781137300539 - V9781137300539
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The Progression of the American Presidency: Individuals, Empire, and Change

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Description for The Progression of the American Presidency: Individuals, Empire, and Change Paperback. This book, written in a more conversational style, puts in a single volume most of what any faculty member would need to teach an upper level undergraduate course on the presidency. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 226 x 15. Weight in Grams: 420.
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 time in office, he or she will leave an indelible imprint on the office for those who follow. Each successful president changed the institution in which he served by expanding its ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
266
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
420g
Number of Pages
255
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137300539
SKU
V9781137300539
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About Jim Twombly
JIM TWOMBLY is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Elmira College, USA. In addition to his academic training, Twombly has over 40 years of experience in local and state politics, including having run for local office. He is the author of numerous conference presentations and co-author of articles in New York State Government Finance Officers Association Newsletter, American Political ... Read more

Reviews for The Progression of the American Presidency: Individuals, Empire, and Change
Jim Twombly has written a comprehensive text on the presidency that can assist any professor seeking a book that undergraduates will find accessible and informative. Twombly presents the presidency through the development of the institution and the contribution of the individuals who have occupied the office. Extensive details on the foundation of the office, elections, and governance are complemented with ... Read more

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