The Modern Presidency
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Michael Genovese
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In this short volume, Michael A. Genovese excavates the core controversies and tensions that define our nation’s most important—and most vexing—political office. The Modern Presidency is at once a helpful guide for classroom discussion, a fine distillation of the views of one of the most thoughtful presidency scholars, and a joy to read.
Lara M. Brown, author of Amateur Hour: Presidential Character and the Question of Leadership:
Genovese masterfully distills the six scholarly debates that animate the presidency field, as he investigates what a president must do to be a successful leader. Well-organized and thought-provoking, Genovese’s elegantly parsimonious prose makes this book the perfect introduction to the presidency.
Meena Bose, coauthor of American Government: Institutions and Policies:
These six foundational debates are essential reading for understanding the challenges of presidential leadership in the twenty-first century. Concise and engaging, this book is ideal for classroom instruction as well as for guiding new scholarship on the chief executive.
Douglas Brinkley, author of Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Land of America:
Michael A. Genovese's The Modern Presidency is a brilliant, and at times quirky, deep dive into what makes the executive branch so frustratingly great. Every page is an illumination. Great thinking by an amazing historian. Highly recommended!
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Title
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
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1 What Is More Important, Power or Persuasion?
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2 What Matters More, the Individual or the Institution?
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3 Did the Framers Invent a Powerful Unitary Executive or a Limited Constitutional Office?
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4 Which Is More Valuable, Character or Competence?
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5 What Is More Important, Skill or Opportunity?
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6 Will the Future of the U.S. Presidency Be One of Liberal Democracy or Illiberal Democracy?
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Conclusion
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Acknowledgments
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Notes
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Selected Bibliography
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Index
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