Vital Statistics on the Presidency

By Lyn Ragsdale

Looking beyond the individual office holders to the office itself, this Fourth Edition of Vital Statistics on the Presidency covers George Washington's tenure through the 2012 election. The book's expansive view of the presidency allows readers to recognize major themes across administrations and to reach overall conclusions about the nature of the institution and its future. The illuminating data is put into context by thoughtful essays explaining key statistical patterns, making this edition an intriguing and comprehensive reference to important patterns throughout the history of the presidency.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452299935
• ISBN13: 9781452299938
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.2"