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Vital Statistics on the Presidency
The definitive source for data and analysis on the American Presidency

Fourth Edition

Lyn Ragsdale - Rice University, USA

Other Titles in:
Politics & International Relations

June 2014 | 624 pages | CQ Press

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.

Tables and Figures

Preface

Introduction

Changing Directions in Presidency Research

A Less Elusive Executive

Statistical Patterns of the Presidency

Outline of the Book

1. Presidents of the United States

2. Presidential Selection

3. Presidential Elections

4. Public Appearances

5. Public Opinions

6. Presidential Organization and the Executive Branch

7. Presidents in War and Diplomacy

8. Presidential Policymaking

9. Congressional Relations

10. The Presidency and the Judiciary

References

Index

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