The Evolving Presidency: Addresses, Cases, Essays, Letters, Reports, Resolutions, Transcripts, and Other Landmark Documents, 1787-1998 - Hardcover
The Evolving Presidency is not a collection of essays, but a treasury of the most important documents about the highest office in the land. It is also an affordable alternative to the usual high-priced collections of primary documents.Arranged in chronological order, these 43 documents tell a rich and fascinating story of how much about the presidency has changed across more than two centuries -- and about how much has remained the same since the office was first established. For students and scholars, The Evolving Presidency is the perfect volume for research and directed reading. For interested citizens everywhere, the book is a fascinating collection of priceless documents that reveal the origins and development of our highest office. Headnotes explain the history and significance of each document. And the convenient subject guide sorts documents by topic and helps readers trace their specific issues and topics of interest.
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Synopsis:
A treasury of documents about the development of the American presidency - its powers, duties and impact. Arranged in chronological order, these 43 primary documents tell the story of how much the presidency has changed across more than two centuries - and how much has remained the same.
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- PublisherCQ Press
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1568023707
- ISBN 13 9781568023700
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages254
- EditorNelson Michael