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Author Mezey, Michael L., author.

Title Presidentialism : power in comparative perspective / Michael L. Mezey
Published Boulder : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2013

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Contents An introduction to presidentialism -- An intellectual history of executive power -- A comparative perspective on presidential power -- Presidentialism and the size of government -- Presidentialism and globalism -- Presidentialism and the people -- The perils and promise of presidentialism
Summary In countries as diverse as Brazil, Ecuador, France, Russia, South Africa, and the United States, presidents have come to dominate the politics and political cultures of their nations. Here the author offers a comprehensive cross-national study of the presidency, tracing the historical and intellectual roots of executive power and exploring in detail the contemporary forces that have driven a turn toward "presidentialism."--Publisher's website
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-252) and index
SUBJECT USA Präsident Executive Office gnd
Subject Presidents -- United States.
Presidents.
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Presidents
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Internationaler Vergleich
United States
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781626371644
1626371644