Development of the American Presidency

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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Av Richard J. Ellis, USA) Ellis, Richard J. (Willamette University

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The Development of the American Presidency provides students with a full examination of the historical development of the American presidency. Organized by the topics and concepts relevant to political science, the textbook keeps the constitutional origins and political development of the presidency as its central focus. Through comprehensive and in-depth coverage, Richard J. Ellis looks at how the presidency has evolved in relation to the public, to Congress, to the executive branch, and to the law, showing how different aspects of the presidency have followed distinct trajectories of change. Each chapter promotes active learning for students, beginning with an illustrative puzzle that brings to life a central concept. A wealth of photos, figures, and tables allow for the visual presentations of concepts. In this new edition, the author incorporates new research in each chapter, takes the full measure of the Biden presidency, grapples with what the second Trump presidency means for the institution, and highlights how the functioning of the constitutional system of checks and balances depends on assumptions of presidential self-restraint. Analyzing how history has shaped the modern institution, this book helps undergraduate political science students gain a rich, nuanced understanding of the American presidency.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-04-15
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor686
Upplaga5
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041151845

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Richard J. Ellis is the Mark O. Hatfield Professor of Politics, Policy, Law, and Ethics at Willamette University. He has been awarded Oregon Teacher of the Year from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as well as numerous other awards for both scholarship and teaching. He is the author or editor of many books, including Lincoln’s Last Card: The Emancipation Proclamation as a Case of Command; Old Tip vs. The Sly Fox: The 1840 Election and the Making of a Partisan Nation; Presidential Travel: The Journey from George Washington to George W. Bush; Judging Executive Power: Sixteen Supreme Court Cases That Have Shaped the American Presidency; Debating the Presidency: Conflicting Perspectives on the American Executive; and Historian in Chief: How Presidents Interpret the Past to Shape the Future.

1. Envisioning the Presidency PART I: THE PRESIDENT AND THE PEOPLE 2. Selecting the President 3. The Public Presidency PART II: THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS 4. The Legislative Presidency 5. The War-Making Presidency 6. The Unilateral Presidency: Legislating from the Oval Office PART III: THE PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH 7. Organizing the Presidency 8. The Removal Power, Party Patronage, and the Unitary Executive PART IV THE PRESIDENT AND THE LAW 9. The President and the Judiciary 10. The Lawless Presidency? PART V: CONCLUSION 11. Evaluating Presidents

Praise for The Development of the American Presidency"The Development of the American Presidency is a terrific text for teaching. The book’s organization, blending historical and thematic approaches, makes for lively, readable chapters. The introductory puzzle with which each chapter begins effectively raises fundamental questions for classroom discussion. And Ellis’ own intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and appreciation for history, important to every student’s development, come through on every page."Michael G. Hagen,Temple University"A vivid examination of the historical development of the American presidency. This new edition gives students the foundation to answer in detailed and nuanced ways whether President Trump was the culmination of the modern presidency or a clear break. Highly recommended for college courses on the presidency."Terri Bimes, University of California, Berkeley"A sweeping treatment of the American presidency by one of the country’s top presidential scholars. Based on over three decades of research and analysis, it uses descriptions, data, and anecdotes to demystify the American presidents. Ellis explains how the presidency and the executive branch have evolved over time in all aspects of the job: elections, rhetoric, influencing legislation, party relations, war-making, and the wielding of executive power itself. His writing style is not only insightful, but highly entertaining. Excellent for students at all levels, as well as general interest readers."Mark Zachary Taylor, Georgia Institute of Technology