Jones, Charles O.

The American presidency : a very short introduction / Charles O. Jones. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2007. - xiii, 178 p. : ill., map ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; n.165 . - Very short introductions ; 165 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Inventing the presidency -- The presidency finds its place -- Electing presidents (and other ways to occupy the Oval Office) -- Making and remaking a presidency -- Connecting to and leading the government -- Presidents at work : making law and doing policy -- Reform, change, and prospects for the future.

9780195307016 (pbk.) 0195307011 (pbk.)

2006031314


Presidents--United States.
Executive power--United States.
Presidentes--Estados Unidos.
Poder Ejecutivo--Estados Unidos.

R AC 5 / V573

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