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

Vital Statistics on the Presidency: The definitive source for data and analysis on the American Presidency
by: Lyn K. Ragsdale (Author)
Publisher:CQ Press
Edition:Fourth
Publication Date: 19 Jun. 2014
Language:English
Print Length:624 pages
ISBN-10:1452299935
ISBN-13:9781452299938
Book Description
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.
About the Author
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.