| Vital Statistics on the Presidency: The Definitive Source for Data and Analysis on the American Presidency Contributor(s): Ragsdale, Lyn K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1452299935 ISBN-13: 9781452299938 Publisher: CQ Press OUR PRICE: $198.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Statistics - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 973.099 |
| LCCN: 2014000254 |
| Physical Information: 1.42" H x 6.15" W x 9.24" (2.07 lbs) 624 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ragsdale, Lyn K.: - Lyn Ragsdale is the dean of Rice University's School of Social Sciences. |