The Exemplary Presidency
Author | : Philip Abbott |
Publisher | : Univ of Massachusetts Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1990 |
ISBN-10 | : UCAL:B4956021 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Exemplary Presidency written by Philip Abbott and published by Univ of Massachusetts Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johnsgard (psychologist-San Jose State U., and marathoner) argues for the psychological therapeutic value of physical exercise. A popular book that deserves and justifies the attention of professionals. Abbott (political science, Wayne State) interprets the US presidency as a position from which the occupant perceives and shapes political culture by drawing on the example of previous occupants. He examines Roosevelt's exemplification of Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, and Lincoln. Also available in paper at $13.95 (709-8). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR