The American Presidency

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An Institutional Approach to Executive Politics

By William G. Howell

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The American Presidency by William G. Howell explores the evolving role of the President in the United States, examining historical contexts and contemporary challenges. It delves into presidential powers, interactions with other branches of government, and the impact of individual leadership styles on the office's functionality. The book provides a deep analysis of how external factors, like societal changes and international relations, shape presidential influence and authority.
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen on exploring the complexities and evolution of the U.S. presidency. It delves into the powers and limitations of the office, offering insight into how presidential authority has shifted over time. Ideal for those interested in American politics and political science, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of presidential influence on both domestic and international stages.

The American Presidency

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How institutions shape the American presidency. This incisive undergraduate textbook emphasises the institutional sources of presidential power and executive governance, enabling students to think more clearly and systematically about the American presidency at a time when media coverage of the White House is awash in anecdotes and personalities.

William Howell offers unparalleled perspective on the world's most powerful office, from its original design in the Constitution to its historical growth over time; its elections and transitions to governance; its interactions with Congress, the courts, and the federal bureaucracy; and its persistent efforts to shape public policy. Comprehensive in scope and rooted in the latest scholarship, The American Presidency is the perfect guide for studying the presidency at a time of acute partisan polarisation and popular anxiety about the health and well-being of the republic.

Focuses on the institutional structures that presidents must navigate, the incentives and opportunities that drive them, and the constraints they routinely confront
Shows how legislators, judges, bureaucrats, the media, and the broader public shape the contours and limits of presidential power
Encourages students to view the institutional presidency as not just an object of study but a way of thinking about executive politics
Highlights the lasting effects of important historical moments on the institutional presidency
Enables students to grapple with enduring themes of power, rules, norms, and organisation that undergird democracy

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The American Presidency by William G. Howell is praised for its thorough exploration of presidential power and the evolving role of the presidency in American politics. Reviewers commend Howell's detailed analysis, supported by historical context and contemporary examples, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and those interested in political science. The book is often highlighted for its clarity and engaging writing style, bridging the gap between academia and a broader audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691225579

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 81 b/w illus. 7 tables.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 664

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About the Author

William G. Howell is the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago, where he is director of the Center for Effective Government and cohost of Not Another Politics Podcast. He has taught courses on the American presidency for more than twenty years, and his many books include Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy; The Wartime President; and Power without Persuasion (Princeton).