The Paradoxes of the American Presidency

The new edition of The Paradoxes of the American Presidency--now with three prize-winning presidential scholars: Thomas E. Cronin, Michael A. Genovese, and Meena Bose--explores the complex institution of the American presidency by presenting a series of paradoxes that shape and define the office. The book has been updated to reflect recent political events, including the presidency of Barack Obama; the 2012 and 2014 elections, with greater emphasis on the importance of the Presidential midterm election; the primary and presidential election of 2016; and the 2020 election and beginning of the Biden Administration. This must-read sixth edition incorporates findings from the latest scholarship, recent elections and court cases, and essential survey research.