Presidential Power from the New Deal to the New Right (The Anvil Series) [Paperback]

Herbert S. Parmet (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0894648373 | ISBN-13: 978-0894648373 | Publication Date: November 2001 | Edition: Original ed

The growth of presidential power, especially the office of the presidency, is traced from the New Deal through the term of President Bill Clinton. The author explains how expansion, far from achieving "imperial power," has been accompanied by solid checks on that power, which have inevitably frustrated incumbents. This work not only incorporates the perspective of history and the institution of the presidency itself, but considers the views from the White House. The text is accompanied by relevant documents of the period.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Krieger Pub Co; Original ed edition (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894648373
• ISBN-13: 978-0894648373
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars The growth of presidential power in the twentieth century, August 11, 2002

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Presidential Power From The New Deal To The New Right by Herbert S. Parmet (Professor Emeritus of History, City University of New York) is a informed and informative political analysis of the growth of presidential power in the twentieth century, ranging from the depression-era New Deal of Franklin Roosevelt through the administration of President Bill Clinton. Views drawn directly from the White House are expertly combined with extensive research and relevant documents to make for a solidly informational presentation and inherently fascinating reading, as Professor Parmet traces a path through history, pointing to the advantages and the pitfalls for presidential power in the future. Presidential Power From The New Deal To The New Right is highly recommended for academic Political Science supplemental reading lists and reference collections.