Presidential prerogative : imperial power in an age of terrorism / MIchael A. Genovese.

Author/creator Genovese, Michael A.
Format Book
Publication InfoStanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxiii, 200 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Executive power--United States.
War and emergency powers--United States.
Presidents--United States.
Constitutional history--United States.
Terrorism--United States. --Prevention.

Contents Introduction : prerogative, terrorism, and presidential power -- Prelude to the presidency : the British roots of prerogative -- The framers : the Americanization of prerogative -- Prerogative in action : the lessons of history -- Confronting an age of terrorism : George W. Bush, prerogative, and the War against terrorism -- Conclusion : can the presidency be constitutional and powerful?.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [191]-194) and index.
LCCN 2010027071
ISBN9780804762960 (alk. paper)
ISBN0804762961 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780804762977 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN080476297X (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks JK516 .G47 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold