The Politics of the Presidency

by Joseph A. Pika, John Anthony Maltese, Norman C. Thomas

Viewing the presidency as essentially a political office, the authors analyze the institution, the individuals who have served, the president's interaction with the public and other government branches and the chief executive's impact on public policy. The examine the president's various roles and show how effectiveness in office varies with the occupant's character, political style, and performance in a politicized environment. Noted scholar John Matlese joins the book in this edition which is revised and updated to include a full assessment of Clinton's last term in office and thorough coverage of George W. Bush's first 100 days in the White House.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, Reference, Textbooks, School, Political Science

510 pages, Paperback

First published July 23, 2009

About the author

Joseph August Pika

Reviews

[Jess Dull]

I hate seeing this book even more

[breeanna :) · Rating 3 out of 5]

read this book for my major course on the American presidency and it is the only textbook i've ever been able to read fully and enjoy somewhat! the writing is simple and not overly convoluted like how political scientists tend to write, which made it very easy to understand and follow. the textbook was very well put together and the chapters built off one another and it made me look forward to reading further (which has never happened before). a decent, 3.5 read.

[Jacob Stroman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was exhaustively researched, and rightfully so. It brings a much better understanding of how the office functions, why certain administrations succeed or fail, and some of the layers of economic policy, foreign and domestic.

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super entertaining, I found something interesting on every page. An absolute requirement for anyone interested in the president or politics.

[Miranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

PLS 305: Congress & the Presidency

At the end of the day, the President is the symbol of America, and it is up to us whether or not that tradition continues and whether or not we elect somebody whom we would like to actually represent America, unlike those three men on the cover.

[Dominic · Rating 2 out of 5]

Detailed account of different situations and power usage of president and makes sense of why and how things work from the white house.

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an exhaustive read about the executive branch and helped me understnad what politics there are in being the president.

[Douglas Sandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

useful book for class, but outside school would not touch this