Testing the Limits - George W. Bush and the Imperial Presidency (Hardcover, New)

This collaboration of distinguished presidential scholars offers one of the first book-length post-presidency analyses of President George W. Bush and his policies. Mark J. Rozell and Gleaves Whitney have assembled a varied list of contributors from both ends of the political spectrum, bringing together academics and professionals to provide a glimpse into the politics and policies that defined President George W. Bush's presidency. Testing the Limits discusses all aspects of the Bush policy and administration, from staff appointments to foreign and domestic policy to budgetary politics. Several contributors focus their energy on the expansion of presidential powers during Bush presidency, assessing the increased influence of the Vice-President, the politicization of federal court appointments, and the development of executive privilege and presidential secrecy.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	August 2009
Editors:	Mark J. Rozell • Gleaves Whitney
Contributors:	Ryan Barilleaux • John P. Burke • Andrew E. Busch • Louis Fisher • Dale R. Herspring • Karen M. Hult • Thomas M Keck • Iwan Morgan
Dimensions:	240 x 162 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	280
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4422-0039-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership
LSN:	1-4422-0039-1
Barcode:	9781442200395

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