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

Takes a thorough look at the presidency of the United States, including the history of the office, how the work relates to that of other branches of government, and how presidents have handled crises.

This new volume in the successful Contemporary Political Studies Series provides an accesible introduction to the history and development of the presidency in the US. Specially written for non-North American students, the author assumes only basic knowledge of the American political process. The book includes case studies of Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan.

"Containing the public messages, speeches, and statements of the President", 1956-1992.

George Washington spoke of the 'Republican model of Government' as 'the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people'. At its heart was the presidency. As the nation grew strong, the presidency evolved into the world's mightiest office. Washi

This series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge in the study of the Presidency of the United States. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed in this compilation include the tradition, function and policy implications of the President's State of the Union Address; presenting measures to the President for approval; the War Powers Resolution; Presidential records; compensation for the President of the United States; policy and cost of Presidential travel; succession and disability issues during the transition period for the President-elect; and, pensions, office allowances and other benefits for former Presidents.