| Testing the Limits: George W. Bush and the Imperial Presidency Contributor(s): Rozell, Mark J. (Editor), Whitney, Gleaves (Editor), Barilleaux, Ryan (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1442200391 ISBN-13: 9781442200395 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $141.57 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: This collaboration of distinguished presidential scholars offers one of the first book-length post-presidency analyses of President George W. Bush and his policies. Editors Mark J. Rozell and Gleaves Whitney have assembled a varied list of contributors from both ends of the political spectrum, bringing together academics and professionals to provide a glimpse into the politics and policies that defined President George W. Bush's presidency. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch - History | United States - 21st Century - Political Science | Political Process - General |
| Dewey: 973.931 |
| LCCN: 2009021172 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6" W x 9" (1.34 lbs) 280 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This collaboration of distinguished presidential scholars offers one of the first book-length post-presidency analyses of President George W. Bush and his policies. Mark J. Rozell and Gleaves Whitney have assembled a varied list of contributors from both ends of the political spectrum, bringing together academics and professionals to provide a glimpse into the politics and policies that defined President George W. Bush's presidency. Testing the Limits discusses all aspects of the Bush policy and administration, from staff appointments to foreign and domestic policy to budgetary politics. Several contributors focus their energy on the expansion of presidential powers during Bush presidency, assessing the increased influence of the Vice-President, the politicization of federal court appointments, and the development of executive privilege and presidential secrecy. |