Description: A timely examination of the president's Article II powers and duties at a moment in history when an autocratic presidency is a very real possibility.
Brief description: Richard W. Waterman is Professor of Political Science at the University of Kentucky. He is the coauthor, with Kirk A. Randazzo, of Checking the Courts: Law, Ideology, and Contingent Discretion, also published by SUNY Press.
Review Quotes:
"Waterman reminds us of the importance of examining the presidency from a constitutional perspective and raises interesting and challenging questions for citizens and political leaders alike. The book is ideal for an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level seminar on the presidency. Its coverage is wide-ranging, with an organization that allows for easy course organization and syllabus construction." -- David Crockett, Trinity University