The presidency in a separated system / Charles O. Jones.

Author/creator Jones, Charles O.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2005.
Descriptionxvi, 403 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Perspectives on the presidency -- Presidents and the presidency -- Organizing to govern in the separated system -- Public standing of the president -- Presidents, mandates, and agendas -- Presidents and lawmaking in a separated system -- Making laws -- Thinking about change.
Abstract "Examines the organizational, political, and procedural challenges faced by postwar U.S. presidents, from Truman through George W. Bush, working in a separated system of government"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005009334
ISBN0815747179 (paper : alk. paper)
ISBN9780815747178