The Modern American Presidency

, by Gould, Lewis L.; Smith, Richard Norton

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ISBN: 9780700616848 | 0700616845
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 9/1/2009

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"The Modern American Presidency" is a lively, interpretive synthesis of 20th century leaders, filled with intriguing insights into how the presidency has evolved as America rose to prominence on the world stage. Gould traces the decline of the party system and the increasing importance of the media, resulting in the rise of the president as celebrity. 36 photos.

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Preface to the Second Edition	p. vii
Foreword to the First Edition	p. ix
Introduction	p. xiii
The Age of Cortelyou	p. 1
The Lawyer and the Professor	p. 29
The Modern Presidency Recedes	p. 56
The Modern Presidency Revives and Grows	p. 79
The Presidency in the Cold War Era	p. 100
The Souring of the Modern Presidency	p. 125
The Rise of the Continuous Campaign	p. 149
The Modern Presidency under Siege	p. 170
The Modern Presidency in a Republican Ear	p. 191
Perils of the Modern Presidency	p. 213
The Modern Presidency in Crisis	p. 235
Conclusion	p. 253
Notes	p. 257
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 299
Name Index	p. 305
Subject Index	p. 313
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