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Transforming the American Polity: The Presidency of George W. Bush and the War on Terrorism
Richard S. Conley, Ph.D.University of Florida

ISBN-10: 0131893424
ISBN-13:  9780131893429

Publisher:  Longman
Copyright:  2005
Format:  Paper; 176 pp
Published:  09/28/2004
Status: Instock



For undergraduate and graduate courses on the Presidency, Congress, American Political Development, and Introduction to American Politics.

Boasting a timely collection of essays that helps students reflect upon George W. Bush's use of constitutional and extra-constitutional power following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, this book assesses the impact of the war on terrorism on governing relations and the public in a broad scope. With articles written by some of the foremost scholars of the Presidency and Congress, the essays compare the unique context of the war on terrorism with established theories of presidential politics.

  • Essays organized in four major categories that emphasize the transformation of Bush's presidency and the impact of the war on terrorism across different segments of the American political system, including:
    • the president's relationship with, and leadership of, the American public, as well as his campaign for Republicans in the mid-term elections of 2002;

    • Bush's wartime decision-making, advisory mechanisms, and cabinet relations;

    • civil liberties; and

    • dynamics within Congress and between the president and Congress.

  • Multiple Theoretical perspective explored.
    • Gives students a broad and complete foundation.

  • Articles written by renowned scholars in the field, including Michael Genovese, Louis Fisher, Barbara Sinclair, and Lawrence C. Dodd.
    • Presents students with essays written by those with firsthand experience in regard to the subject matter.

  • Various topics explored, such as how fundamental freedoms for citizens and non-citizens have been affected by the president's policies since 9/11, the consequences of Bush's advisory structure on decisions regarding the war in Afghanistan and the domestic and international campaign against Iraq through 2003, and the impact of the war on terrorism on bipartisan voting and presidential legislative success in Congress.
    • Provides students with well-rounded coverage on significant and timely issues relevant to the material under study.



Introduction.


 1. The Transformations of Bush's Presidency: 9/11 and Beyond, Michael Genovese.


 2. Americans' Beliefs about Themselves, the World, and War: Before and After 9/11, Roger H. Davidson.


 3. George W. Bush and the Public Presidency, George C. Edwards III.


 4. National Security and the Midterm Elections of 2002, Andrew E. Bush.


 5. Ideological Conflict in the President's Cabinet, Shirley Anne Warshaw.


 6. National Security Policymaking and the Bush War Cabinet, James P. Pfiffner.


 7. Challenges to Civil Liberties in a Time of War, Louis Fisher.


 8. Patriotism, Partisanship, and Institutional Protection: The Congressional Response to 9/11, Barbara Sinclair.


 9. Presidential and Congressional Struggles over the Formation of the Department of Homeland Security, Richard S. Conley.


10. Entrapped in a Narrative of War: Reflections, Questions, and Commentary, Lawrence C. Dodd.

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Package ISBN-10: 0131556525 | ISBN-13: 9780131556522
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This package contains:

Conley | ©2005 | Longman | Paper; 176 pp
Campbell, Rae & Stack | ©2003 | Longman | Paper; 194 pp