{"product_id":"the-development-of-the-american-richard-j-ellis-9781041151715","title":"The Development of the American Presidency","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Development of the American Presidency\u003c\/em\u003e provides students with a full examination of the historical development of the American presidency. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized by the topics and concepts relevant to political science, this textbook keeps the constitutional origins and political development of the presidency as its central focus. Through comprehensive and in-depth coverage, Richard J. Ellis looks at how the presidency has evolved in relation to the public, to Congress, to the executive branch, and to the law, showing how different aspects of the presidency have followed distinct trajectories of change. Each chapter promotes active learning for students, beginning with an illustrative puzzle that brings to life a central concept. A wealth of photos, figures, and tables allow for the visual presentation of concepts. In this new edition, the author incorporates new research into each chapter, takes the full measure of the Biden presidency, grapples with what the second Trump presidency means for the institution, and highlights how the functioning of the constitutional system of checks and balances depends on assumptions of presidential self-restraint. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnalyzing how history has shaped the modern institution, this book helps undergraduate political science students gain a rich, nuanced understanding of the American presidency. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard J. Ellis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1041151713\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781041151715\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 686\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.43d","brand":"Richard J. Ellis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874488889599,"sku":"9781041151715","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-development-of-the-american-richard-j-ellis-9781041151715","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}