Applying the lessons of presidential history, this anthology of
case studies-written by leading political scientists, historians,
and subject matter experts-delves into the many facets of the
presidency and promotes a greater understanding of the presidency
for policymakers, academics, students, and general readers alike.
Abraham Lincoln once said, "Fellow citizens, we cannot escape
history." One hundred and fifty years later, this statement remains
true: the lessons of history are increasingly important at a time
of political deadlock and growing skepticism of leadership among
the American public. An established classic in its field, Triumphs
and Tragedies of the Modern Presidency underscores the importance
of looking back to set an intelligent course for the future and
promotes a better understanding of the U.S. presidency. This
updated and revised second edition offers rare insights on
presidential leadership since 2001 and adds considerable new
information related to inter-term transitions. The case studies in
this single-volume work cover an unparalleled scope of "modern
presidential history" and related topics, beginning with the
presidency of Franklin Roosevelt and continuing to the presidency
of Barack Obama. Examples of the events and subject matter of the
case studies include the interstate transport system, the building
of the social safety net, the civil rights movement, the space
program, environmental protection, education reform, the IT
revolution, energy policy, the budget, economic policy, foreign
policy, national security, defense policy, and presidential
scandals. Each case study highlights a historical lesson and is
authored by a different political scientist, historian, or subject
matter expert, offering readers a multidisciplinary examination of
the presidency. Provides a breadth of perspectives on the many
facets of the president's role and powers from leading political
scientists, historians, and subject-matter experts Offers case
studies that provide readers with an unparalleled scope of
presidential history and topics Includes a section devoted to an
analysis of the first 100 days of each of these presidents Promotes
transformational leadership in the presidency
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