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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.PackagesAccess codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.Used or rental booksIf you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.Access codesAccess codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.--Debuting in its first edition, The Contemporary American President explores the potential and limitations of presidential influence in times of rising public expectation for the office and the declining ability of presidents to meet it. It focuses on six major areas concerning the presidency— selection, power, accountability, decision making, personality, and leadership —and offers an appreciation of the challenges of the office as the institution attempts to function in an increasingly controversial political environment.0205886329 / 9780205886326 Contemporary American President, The Plus MySearchLab with eText -- Access Card PackagePackage consists of0136018823 / 9780136018827 Contemporary American President, The0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card
This text investigates the core question of how the modern American presidency balances escalating public expectations against the structural and political limitations inherent in the office. Robert D. DiClerico, a scholar of American government, utilizes a framework centered on the institutional and personal constraints that define the executive branch. By examining the intersection of leadership, accountability, and decision-making, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by presidents in a polarized political climate.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a dense, academic text designed for undergraduate students of political science and government. The framing suggests a structured, analytical introduction to the complexities of the executive office, prioritizing institutional mechanics over partisan commentary.
Page Count:
512
Publication Date:
2012-09-07
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205886329
ISBN-13:
9780205886326
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