Debating the presidency : conflicting perspectives on the American executive

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The study of the presidency--the power of the office, the evolution of the institution, the men who have served--has generated a rich body of research and scholarship. What better way to get studen...

The study of the presidency--the power of the office, the evolution of the institution, the men who have served--has generated a rich body of research and scholarship. What better way to get students to grapple with this literature than through conflicting perspectives on some of the most pivotal issues facing the modern presidency? Ellis and Nelson have assembled a cadre of top scholars to offer pro/con essays that will inspire spirited debate beyond the pages of this book.

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