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Strong Presidents
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Author : Philip Abbott
language : en
Publisher: VNR AG
Release Date : 1996
Strong Presidents written by Philip Abbott and has been published by VNR AG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In Strong Presidents, Philip Abbott offers a highly provocative and original perspective on presidential leadership.
Why Are Some Presidents Better Than Others
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Author : David Shpigler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-02
Why Are Some Presidents Better Than Others written by David Shpigler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-02 with Political Science categories.
If there was such a thing as a perfect president, what would that president look like? We might say that the president would be as honest as Grover Cleveland, unite the country like Abraham Lincoln, protect vulnerable Americans like Dwight Eisenhower, and create a vision for the country like John F. Kennedy. If we had a president who did all these things, perhaps our nation would be problem-free. The United States has never had a perfect president. Nevertheless, the nation has experienced strong presidents who excelled in a number of areas - and also weaker presidents who struggled in more ways than they succeeded. With over 200 years of presidential history to consider, we may consider how past presidents have provided a blueprint by demonstrating successful and unsuccessful examples of presidential performance. In doing so, we can identify why the strong presidents succeeded and why other presidents struggled without reverting to political ideology. Why Are Some Presidents Better Than Others? is the book that focuses on this issue. While political discussions too often follow predictable patterns of political tribalism, Why Are Some Presidents Better Than Others? looks into the deeper issues of what makes for a successful presidency.
Rating The Presidents
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Author : William J. Ridings
language : en
Publisher: Citadel Press
Release Date : 1998-03
Rating The Presidents written by William J. Ridings and has been published by Citadel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-03 with categories.
Based on a wide-ranging poll of historians and political scientists, "Rating the Presidents" reveals what it takes to succeed in America's most demanding job, and who had the right stuff to make a difference. Readers will be surprised to discover that some presidents we view through rose-colored glasses today were considered inept, even unethical leaders during their presidency. Photos.
The End Of Greatness
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Author : Aaron David Miller
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2014-10-07
The End Of Greatness written by Aaron David Miller and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-07 with Political Science categories.
The Presidency has always been an implausible—some might even say an impossible—job. Part of the problem is that the challenges of the presidency and the expectations Americans have for their presidents have skyrocketed, while the president's capacity and power to deliver on what ails the nations has diminished. Indeed, as citizens we continue to aspire and hope for greatness in our only nationally elected office. The problem of course is that the demand for great presidents has always exceeded the supply. As a result, Americans are adrift in a kind of Presidential Bermuda Triangle suspended between the great presidents we want and the ones we can no longer have. The End of Greatness explores the concept of greatness in the presidency and the ways in which it has become both essential and detrimental to America and the nation's politics. Miller argues that greatness in presidents is a much overrated virtue. Indeed, greatness is too rare to be relevant in our current politics, and driven as it is by nation-encumbering crisis, too dangerous to be desirable. Our preoccupation with greatness in the presidency consistently inflates our expectations, skews the debate over presidential performance, and drives presidents to misjudge their own times and capacity. And our focus on the individual misses the constraints of both the office and the times, distorting how Presidents actually lead. In wanting and expecting our leaders to be great, we have simply made it impossible for them to be good. The End of Greatness takes a journey through presidential history, helping us understand how greatness in the presidency was achieved, why it's gone, and how we can better come to appreciate the presidents we have, rather than being consumed with the ones we want.
Not So Great Presidents Commanders In Chief
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Author : Erik Slader
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2019-01-15
Not So Great Presidents Commanders In Chief written by Erik Slader and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
From heroic George Washington to the dastardly Richard Nixon, the oval office has been occupied by larger-than-life personalities since 1789. The position comes with enormous power and responsibility, and every American president thus far has managed to achieve great things. However, the President of the United States is only human—and oftentimes far from perfect. While some men suffered through only minor mishaps during their time in office, others are famously remembered for leaving behind much bigger messes. In the third installment of the Epic Fails series, authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson, and artist Tim Foley, take readers on another hilarious ride, exploring the lives, legacies, and failures of some of America’s commanders in chief.
President And Nation
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Author : John Kentleton
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave
Release Date : 2002-08-09
President And Nation written by John Kentleton and has been published by Palgrave this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-09 with History categories.
Elected by the American people, the President of the United States is the spokesperson for their nation. Since 1901 the holder of this office has come to assume vast but often imprecisely defined power. President and Nation: the Making of Modern America examines the role of the presidency in the political development of the country since the beginning of the twentieth century. In four wide-ranging chapters - the Development of Modern America; the Acheivement of Liberalism; the Attainment of World Power; the Resurgence of Conservatism - John Kentleton skillfully blends narrative with analysis to explore how successive presidents have confronted new domestic problems and foreign challenges. He argues that effective government requires strong presidents, of whom Franklin D. Roosevelt is the prime example. His period in office illustrates how the wise use of presidential power can achieve reform at home and international leadership abroad, and can sustain the forces of democracy. In this topical and clearly written study, Kentleton assesses the role of the President in the making of modern America suggesting that, whilst power may be misused, reluctance or inability to use it may be equally damaging, and denies the great creative potential of the position.
Leading From The Center
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Author : Gil Troy
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2009-11-04
Leading From The Center written by Gil Troy and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-04 with Political Science categories.
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy-most would agree their presidencies were among the most successful in American history. But what made these very different men such effective leaders? According to presidential historian Gil Troy, these presidents succeeded not because of their bold political visions, but because of their moderation. Although many of the presidential hopefuls for 2008 will claim to be moderates, the word cannot conceal a political climate defined by extreme rhetoric and virulent partisanship. In Leading From the Center, Gil Troy argues that this is a distinctly un-American state of affairs. The great presidents of American history have always sought a golden mean-from Washington, who brilliantly mediated between the competing visions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, to Lincoln, who rescued the Union with his principled pragmatism, to the two Roosevelts, who united millions of Americans with their powerful, affirmative, nationalist visions. As America lines up to select a president for the future, Gil Troy astutely reminds us of the finest traditions of presidential leadership from our nation's past.
The Presidency And Domestic Policy
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Author : Michael A. Genovese
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014
The Presidency And Domestic Policy written by Michael A. Genovese and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Political leadership categories.
"Each president brings to the White House a distinct set of personal characteristics and a preferred leadership style, but just how much have individual presidents shaped domestic policy? To understand and assess what factors determine one president's success and another's limited accomplishments, it is important to examine both the individual's leadership roles and the circumstances that shape opportunities for success. This book systematically examines the first terms of every president from FDR to Obama and assesses leadership style, the policy agenda, and the "political opportunity" facing each president. The success of each president in bringing about landmark legislation and other policy change is shown to hinge on the opportunities facing each president, his leadership style, and finally, his skill managing a variety of institutional and public relationships. Not all presidents are created equal, but some can implement strategies to overcome formidable obstacles, rising into the vaunted ranks of the "Great Presidents." The second edition of this timely book adds chapters on George W. Bush and Barack Obama and focuses on the significant domestic policy challenges of their respective times. Tax cuts, education policy, and homeland security are featured for the Bush era, while health care reform, economic policy initiatives, immigration, and gun control are highlights for Obama. Both offer insights into contemporary presidential leadership in a highly partisan age. In addition, the authors have reconfigured the analytical framework of the book to take into account the "dynamic opportunity structure" that emerged during the George W. Bush administration." -- Publisher's description.
Presidential Greatness
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Author : Marc Landy
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2000-03-01
Presidential Greatness written by Marc Landy and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-01 with Political Science categories.
When a new president is elected in November, someone will be called to greatness. But it remains to be seen whether that call will be answered. In the wake of the Clinton scandal, the upcoming election presents an opportunity for candidates and citizens alike to reaffirm their belief that the office of the president demands greatness. But Marc Landy and Sidney Milkis suspect that the public will be disappointed once again, because the demand for greatness far exceeds the supply. In fact, they claim that we have had no great presidents in the last half of this century. In this provocative new book, they explain why. Landy and Milkis look to the past to show how five presidents-Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt-set the standards for presidential leadership and achievement. These were men who left genuine legacies, whose vision expanded the office of the presidency as they inaugurated momentous and far-reaching change. They were leaders who knew how to reconcile innovation with constitutional tradition and were able to both educate the people about their agendas and win their allegiance. They were also great builders and leaders of their parties amid times of political realignment. Searching for common threads in these five presidencies, Landy and Milkis enable us to better understand both the possibilities and the limitations of the office. They show how presidents after FDR have never risen to true greatness-not even Lyndon Johnson, an "overreacher" whose Great Society was a failed revolution, or Ronald Reagan, an underachiever whose conservative revolution never fully got under way. Our greatest presidents, they argue, sought to profoundly change the nature of the regimes they inherited and had the luck to assume office under conditions that allowed such renovation; today's leaders have lacked either the ambition, the opportunity, or both. Perhaps, the authors observe, the older our country gets the harder greatness is to come by. Our next great president might be sworn in next year, but he or she will face a daunting task in matching the stature of past leaders. Landy and Milkis's book is an evenhanded assessment of our national icons that reestablishes our understanding of presidential greatness and demonstrates the importance--and reality--of inspired democratic leadership.
Why Moderates Make The Best Presidents
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Author : Gil Troy
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2012-09-12
Why Moderates Make The Best Presidents written by Gil Troy and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-12 with Political Science categories.
George Washington, Abraham, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan-most would agree their presidencies were amongst the most successful in American history. But what made these very different men such effective leaders? According to presidential historian Gil Troy, these presidents succeeded not because of their bold political visions, but because of their moderation. Although many presidential candidates claim to be moderates, the word cannot conceal a political climate defined by extreme rhetoric and virulent partisanship. In this book, Troy argues that this is a distinctly un-American state of affairs. The great presidents of American history have always sought a golden mean-from George Washington, who brilliantly mediated between the competing visions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, to Abraham Lincoln, who rescued the union with his principled pragmatism, to the two Roosevelts, Theodore and Franklin, who united millions of Americans with their powerful, affirmative, nationalist visions. Moderation in politics is difficult to achieve in an age of excess-an anything-goes culture feeds an all-or-nothing politics. In the face of challenges both at home and abroad, Troy calls for a muscular moderation, a powerful affirmation of the values that united us and a commitment to a politics that builds from the center rather than playing to extremes. As America lines up to select its next president, Gil Troy brilliantly reminds us of the finest traditions of presidential leadership from our nation's past. Published in 2008 (by Basic Books) as Leading from the Center. This is first time in paperback.