Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency 6-Vo

by Nancy Beck Young

No subject in American history has wider universal appeal than the presidency. Invented at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the institution of the presidency has evolved into the most powerful elected position the world has ever known. For many students and general readers, the presidency and individual presidents are the entryway into studying our nation's past, providing a face and personality for understanding an era and grasping the essential issues, themes, and events of American history. Complete Coverage of Every U.S. President and Administration

The landmark reference to this important topic, the six-volume Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency devotes one comprehensive chapter to each of the 44 U.S. presidents and his administration. Each presidential chapter featuring a biography, an article on the presidential campaign, and an article on the president's administration provides students and readers with all the information they need to understand the president and h

6 pages, Hardcover

First published December 30, 2008

About the author

Nancy Beck Young is a historian of twentieth-century American politics. Her research questions how ideology has shaped public policy and political institutions. Much of her work involves study of Congress, the presidency, electoral politics, and first ladies. Dr. Young is also interested in Texas political history, especially Texans in Washington. She joined the faculty of the University of Houston in 2007 after teaching for ten years at McKendree College in Illinois. She has held fellowships at the Clements Center for Southwest Studies at Southern Methodist University and at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. Along with colleague Leandra Zarnow, she was awarded funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities to host a 2017 Summer Seminar for College and University Teachers entitled Gender, the State, and the 1977 International Women’s Year Conference.

Reviews

[Beth]

Young, N. (Ed.). (2013). Encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency: A historical reference. New York: Facts On File.

Review: School Library Journal - http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...

Reference Type: Encyclopedia

DDC: 030

Content Scope: The editor of this multi-volume set compiled information about each of the American presidents. Information about each presidency is included beginning with the campaign.

Accuracy, Authority, Bias: This set is a compilation of many essays about the presidency and each president. Some opinion is included.

Arrangement and Presentation: Information is presented in chronological order.

Relation to similar works: There is not an extensive set of references on the presidency currently in the library.

Timeliness and Permanence: As a historical reference, this set contains information which will not change.

Accessibility and Diversity: The information in this set is more complex than some others and would be appropriate for students with a high reading level.

Cost: $494.39

[Amy]

Young, N. (2009). Encyclopedia of the Us presidency. New York: Facts on File.

Citation by: Amy Williams

Type of Reference: Bibliography

Call Number: Ref 352.230973037

Content/Scope: This bibliography has information on the office of, and individual holders of, the American presidency.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The editor of this book holds a history degree from the University of Houston.

Arrangement/Presentation: This book is 3056 pages. It has six volumes.It has black-and-white illustrations, maps, charts, index, bibliographies, chronologies, primary sources and Tables.

Relation to other works: What better way for students to get an overview of all the presidents. They can pick up this book and see what each did and how they got there.

Accessibility/Diversity: Each president has a different background, students can relate to the ways it was for some presidents as they were growing up.

Cost: $495

Professional Review: Odom, B. (2013). Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency: A Historical Reference. Library Journal, 138(7), 110.

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[Amanda Carter]

Young, N. (2009). Encyclopedia of the Us presidency. New York: Facts on File.

Citation by: Amanda Carter

Type of Reference: Bibliography

Call Number: Ref 352.23

Content/Scope: This bibliography contains essays about the American Presidency in general. It then goes on to list and give detail about all presidents. Each page includes cartoons, photographs, and artwork. Each chapter also devotes pages to each First Lady.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The editor of this book holds a history degree from the University of Houston.

Arrangement/Presentation: This book is 3056 pages. It has six volumes. The pages include illustrations, maps, charts and tables.

Relation to other works: While there are many books related to Presidents, this set is kid-friendly and perfect for the student who wants to learn more, or who is completing a class project.

Accessibility/Diversity: This is a great resource for elementary and middle students.

Cost: $550

Professional Review:

Black, K. (2013) Encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency: A historical reference. Booklist Online. Retrieved from: http://www.booklistonline.com/Encyclo...