Presidents, the Presidency, and the Political Environment
Author | : John H. Kessel |
Publisher | : CQ Press |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105110313199 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Presidents, the Presidency, and the Political Environment written by John H. Kessel and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kessel (Ohio State University, emeritus) draws on the presidencies of Eisenhower through Clinton to examine the president in the context of the institutional presidency and the political environment. The role and importance of the White House staff is emphasized, and the relationships between the White House and Congress and the media are examined. Kessel also evaluates each contemporary president based on their successes and failures in policy. c. Book News Inc.