Encyclopedia of the American Presidency

Encyclopedia of the American Presidency
Author: Leonard Williams Levy
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
Total Pages: 1827
Release: 1994
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780132761482

Contains 1,011 articles by 335 contributors from all regions of the country, representing many disciplines and institutions, captures the origin, evolution, and constant unfolding of the American presidency.

Encyclopedia of the American Presidency

Encyclopedia of the American Presidency
Author: Michael A. Genovese
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1438126387

Praise for the print edition:" ... entries are well written ... an excellent addition."

The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia

The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465464581

Explore the lives of America's 45 presidents, as well as notable first ladies, famous speeches, and major constitutional events, with The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia. From George Washington to the new leader taking office in January 2017, this visual reference guide presents a unique insight into life in the White House. More than 150 easy-to-read entries cover the presidents, first ladies such as Eleanor Roosevelt, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gettysburg Address, and more, and over 200 fascinating photographs add to kids' knowledge of these leaders and the key moments that defined their time in office. The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect one-stop reference guide, teaching kids all they need to know about the history of the United States and the remarkable impact our country has had on the rest of the world.

The Paradoxes of the American Presidency

The Paradoxes of the American Presidency
Author: Thomas E. Cronin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2022-06-15
Genre: Presidents
ISBN: 9780197641316

The new edition of The Paradoxes of the American Presidency--now with three prize-winning presidential scholars: Thomas E. Cronin, Michael A. Genovese and Meena Bose--explores the complex institution of the American presidency by presenting a series of paradoxes that shape and define the office. Rewritten and updated to reflect recent political events including the presidency of Barack Obama, the 2012 and 2014 elections (with greater emphasis on the importance of the Presidential midterm election), and the primary and presidential election of 2016, as well as the 2020 election and beginning of the Biden Administration, this must-read sixth edition incorporates findings from the latest scholarship, recent elections and court cases, and essential survey research.

Every Four Years

Every Four Years
Author: Smithsonian Institution
Publisher:
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1980
Genre: History
ISBN:

Presents information on how presidential campaigns work including the primary election, party conventions, presidential debates, and polling, as well as the role of independent candidates.

Contending Approaches to the American Presidency

Contending Approaches to the American Presidency
Author: Michael A. Genovese
Publisher: CQ Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-07-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781608717064

In this contributed volume, authors examine the different approaches that drive the current debate concerning the presidency: liberal, conservative, moderate, constitutionalist, libertarian, and presidentialist (unitary executive). All chapters follow a consistent structure, encouraging students to compare ideas across chapters. Contributors also examine their approach in light of presidential-congressional relations, presidential power and accountability, the rule of law, as well as domestic and foreign policy. Making explicit what is often implicit, this engaging and unique examination of the presidency helps readers better understand presidential power and leadership.

Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics

Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics
Author: Michael A. Genovese
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1162
Release: 2009
Genre: Civics
ISBN: 9780816066162

Alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as the Bill of Rights, voting, abortion, globalization, Social Security, civil rights, and military issues.

The Complete Book of U.S. Presidents

The Complete Book of U.S. Presidents
Author: William A. DeGregorio
Publisher:
Total Pages: 788
Release: 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780942637922

A ready reference guide to the presidents of the United States, from George Washington through Bill Clinton.