Pious, Richard M.

Includes over seven hundred entries with information on the politics and government of every country in the world, on political systems, movements, and leaders, and on human rights, wars, international organizations, and related topics.

This set of books includes over 500 articles with information on the politics and government of every country in the world, on political systems, movements, and leaders, and on human rights, wars, international organizations, and related topics.

This set of books includes over 500 articles with information on the politics and government of every country in the world, on political systems, movements, and leaders, and on human rights, wars, international organizations, and related topics.

This set of books includes over 500 articles with information on the politics and government of every country in the world, on political systems, movements, and leaders, and on human rights, wars, international organizations, and related topics.

Contains entries on the U.S. Presidency, covering presidents and vice presidents through George W. Bush, selected first ladies, powers, election and succession, advisers, decisions, policies, perks of office, and theories about presidential power.

Examines how the office and functions of the Chief Executive have evolved over two centuries, focusing on prominent administrations such as those of Washington, Lincoln, FDR, and the modern era of "imperial" and "media" presidencies.

Traces the life and career of the American president who was forced to resign after the Watergate scandal, discussing his successful foreign policy which resulted in a policy of detente with the Soviet Union, and an unprecedented visit to the People's Republic of China.

An alphabetical listing, in text with accompanying photographs and explanation of terms, relating to the presidency, including the presidents and vice-presidents, the White House, presidential history, powers, policymaking, agencies, theories, advisors, accountability, and elections.