American President, The (Paperback)

~ Robert E. Diclerico (Author)

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This text explores the potential and limitations of presidential influence as the institution seeks to function in an increasingly controversial political environment. In this edition, the chapter on presidential selection is updated to include the 1992 Presidential Election, also incorporating the first 18 months of the Clinton Presidency. There is a new section on "Anti-Presidency Bias" as well as expanded coverage of the media. This work is intended for use on undergraduate level courses on the Presidency.

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This text explores the potential and limitations of presidential influence as the institution seeks to function in an increasingly controversial political environment.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 4 edition (December 27, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132110040
• ISBN-13: 978-0132110044
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,697,861 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent discussion of the executive branch, July 25, 2001

By	Jason W. Atwell "Business instructor" (Marion, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The American President (5th Edition) (Paperback)

"The American President" is the only text that thoroughly discusses every aspect of the executive branch of the United States' government. The text covers the written and assumed powers of the presidency, the bureaucracy, the approaches of governing of past presidents, foreign affairs, the interaction between Congress and the President, the electoral process, the office of the vice president, etc...This is the finest book I have found for an excellent and thorough discussion of the American Presidency. This book is a necessary text for any registered voter.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook, interesting, factual, and insightful., December 16, 2000

By	Seth H. Bokelman (Cedar Falls, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The American President (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I read this book for a class I was taking called "The Modern Presidency". I found the book to be factual and insightful, DiClerico's observations were generally truly interesting. My favorite thing about this book was that it was an easy read, some Political Science textbooks just put you to sleep, but I found I actually enjoyed reading this one. That said, I doubt I would have picked it up to read for pleasure, but it makes an excellent textbook for junior and senior level college courses.