The Presidency and the Political System, 8th Edition
by By Nelson, Michael (EDT)
Category: Political Science , Political Process , General

While maintaining its perspective of the entire history of the US, this revised edition incorporates events since the previous edition: the war against and occupation of Iraq, the close 2004 presidential election, and the one-party government. Political scientists from around the country cover various approaches to the presidency, elements of presidential power, presidential nomination and campaigns, presidents and politics, and finally, presidents in relation to the rest of government. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)