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The American Presidency: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions),Used
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The American founding fathers were dedicated to the project of creating a government both functional and incapable of devolving into tyranny. To do this, they intentionally decentralized decision making among the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches. They believed this separation of powers would force compromise and achieve their goal of 'separating to unify.' In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Charles O. Jones delves into the constitutional roots of the American presidency to show how presidents faced the challenges of governing within a system of separation of powers.This updated edition of The American Presidency reviews crucial themes, including democratization of presidential elections, transitioning into and organizing a presidency, challenges in leading the permanent government, making law and policy, and reforming and changing the institution. It also introduces new case studies from the Obama administration, providing compelling insights into contemporary critical issues such as military power, the role of the First Lady, and the new trends in electoral campaigningincluding the stunning advances in mass media and campaign technology.Jones lucidly shows that American presidents are not, and simply cannot be, as powerful as most Americans believe them to be. Accordingly, he stresses the necessity to acknowledge the president's political status and style within the constitutional structure: the president is not the presidency, and the presidency is not the government.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The American Presidency: A Very Short Introduction'? A: The book explores the constitutional roots of the American presidency and how presidents operate within the separation of powers established by the founding fathers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Charles O. Jones, a noted political scientist.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'The American Presidency'.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: When was the second edition published? A: The second edition was published on July 1, 2016.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes like the democratization of presidential elections, organizing a presidency, lawmaking, and contemporary issues during the Obama administration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those new to the subject of American politics? A: Yes, it is designed as a 'Very Short Introduction', making it accessible for readers new to the topic.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book provide insights into recent presidential challenges? A: Yes, it includes new case studies from the Obama administration, addressing contemporary challenges and trends.