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"the text is clear and unambiguous. It is written in a style which students find neither oppressive or boring. . . presents the information in a clear and well-written fashion. . . the text does not take sides, but at the same time it does present the facts of the various administrations which it covers. In comparison to other texts of the type, Pfiffner does an excellent job of covering the material without bloating the costs for the student." ." . . one of the strengths of the work. He has identified the most important thing to happen to the presidency in the last 75 years beginning with Franklin Roosevelt's administration." "I have adopted this book not only for my presidency course but for the American politics graduate seminar. It is a well written and well documented textbook . . ."

"The Modern Presidency, Fifth Edition", is a concise, accessible and sophisticated text on the presidency. Case studies - a major strength of this short text - illustrate important aspects of presidential action and decision-making. Written by a top scholar on the presidency, and thoroughly updated through 2006 to include the presidency of George W. Bush, the text deals not only with presidents as individuals, but also with the large institutions that make up the modern presidency.