The Politics of the Presidency

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Get the most up-to-date coverage and analysis of the presidency with this comprehensive text. The Politics of the Presidency maintains a balance between historical context and contemporary scholarship on the executive branch providing a solid foundation for any presidency course. Authors Joseph A. Pika and John Anthony Maltese are joined for the Ninth Edition by new coauthor and noted scholar Andrew Rudalevige as they present a thorough analysis of the change and continuity in the presidency during Barack Obamas two terms in an entrenched partisan environment discuss the competitive setting for the upcoming 2016 election and look at the challenges and opportunities a new president will soon face.