American Presidency: Origins and Development, 1776-2014

The American Presidency examines the constitutional origins of the executive office and the social, economic, political, and international forces that have shaped it. Author Sidney Milkis and Michael Nelson look at each presidency broadly, focusing on how individual presidents have sought to navigate the complex and ever-changing terrain of the executive office and revealing the major developments at the dawn of the twentieth century that launched the modern presidency. By connecting president conduct to the defining eras of American history and the larger context of politics and government in the United States this award-winning book offers perspective and insight on the limitation and possibilities of presidential power. In this Seventh Edition, marking the 25th anniversary of The American Presidency's publication, the authors add new scholarship to every chapter, reexamination the end of George W. Bush's tenure, assess President Obama's first team in office and explore Obama's second term.