Researching the Presidency: Vital Questions, New Approaches Contributor(s): Edwards, George C. (Editor), Kessel, John (Editor), Rockman, Bert A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 082295494X ISBN-13: 9780822954941 Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press OUR PRICE: $66.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch |
Dewey: 353.031 |
LCCN: 92-24940 |
Series: Pitt Series in Policy and Institutional Studies |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.55 lbs) 512 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This collection brings together two groups of scholars. The first, persons active in presidential research, assess the state of the literature in the recruitment and selection of presidential candidates, presidential personality, advisory networks, policy making, evaluations of presidents, and comparative analysis of chief executives. A second group of scholars, specialists in cognitive psychology, formal theory, organization theory, leadership theory, institutionalism, and methodology, apply their expertise to the analysis of the presidentcy in an effort to generate innovative approaches to presidential research. By taking a fresh look at a well-established field, these groundbreaking essays encourage scholars to renew their emphasis on explanation in research. |