Dilemmas of Presidential Leadership challenges the widely accepted distinction between "traditional" and "modern" presidencies, a dichotomy by which political s

Throughout their time in office, American presidents are often forced to choose between leading the nation and leading their party. In an earlier time when the

Examines how the president balances the competing demands of leading his political party and leading the nation.

Presidential Leadership and African Americans examines the leadership styles of eight American presidents and shows how the decisions made by each affected the

From routine operations to the workings of a White House in crisis, this comprehensive, best-selling text examines all aspects of the presidency in rich detail.