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Vital Statistics on the Presidency

The definitive source for data and analysis on the American Presidency
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Looking beyond the individual office holders to the office itself, this Fourth Edition of Vital Statistics on the Presidency covers George Washington's tenure through the 2012 election. The book's expansive view of the presidency allows readers to recognize major themes across administrations and to reach overall conclusions about the nature of the institution and its future. The illuminating data is put into context by thoughtful essays explaining key statistical patterns, making this edition an intriguing and comprehensive reference to important patterns throughout the history of the presidency.
Lyn Ragsdale was a professor of political science and was the dean of Rice University's School of Social Sciences.
Tables and Figures Preface Introduction Changing Directions in Presidency Research A Less Elusive Executive Statistical Patterns of the Presidency Outline of the Book 1. Presidents of the United States 2. Presidential Selection 3. Presidential Elections 4. Public Appearances 5. Public Opinions 6. Presidential Organization and the Executive Branch 7. Presidents in War and Diplomacy 8. Presidential Policymaking 9. Congressional Relations 10. The Presidency and the Judiciary References Index
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