Political leaders and leadership

What role does the political survival of prime ministers play in Japan's relations with China over the Yasukuni issue?

What role does the political survival of prime ministers play in Japan's relations with China over the Yasukuni issue?

An accessible and comprehensive main text for courses on the presidency, this text argues that to be a successful presidential leader, one must effectively manage the enormous institutional and personal resources - or the "e;keys to power.

An accessible and comprehensive main text for courses on the presidency, this text argues that to be a successful presidential leader, one must effectively manage the enormous institutional and personal resources - or the "e;keys to power.

William King (1650-1729) was perhaps the dominant Irish intellect of the period from 1688 until his death in 1729.

William King (1650-1729) was perhaps the dominant Irish intellect of the period from 1688 until his death in 1729.

The 1590s have long been considered as having had a distinct character, separate from the remainder of Elizabeth's reign.

The 1590s have long been considered as having had a distinct character, separate from the remainder of Elizabeth's reign.

Thatcher provides an accessible and scholarly introduction to the personality and career of Britain's first female political leader and the twentieth century's longest serving Prime Minister.

Thatcher provides an accessible and scholarly introduction to the personality and career of Britain's first female political leader and the twentieth century's longest serving Prime Minister.

The Gulf States are the focus of great international interest - yet their fabulous evolution from pearl-fishing to oil-drilling, their individuality and variety, are screened by a thick cloud of petro-dollars.

The Gulf States are the focus of great international interest - yet their fabulous evolution from pearl-fishing to oil-drilling, their individuality and variety, are screened by a thick cloud of petro-dollars.

Examining political and socioeconomic change in the Yemen Arab Republic (YAR), this book, first published in 1987, focuses primarily on the quarter century following the overthrow of the imamate in 1962.

Examining political and socioeconomic change in the Yemen Arab Republic (YAR), this book, first published in 1987, focuses primarily on the quarter century following the overthrow of the imamate in 1962.

In a world in which change is constant, the principle of self-determination is important.

In a world in which change is constant, the principle of self-determination is important.

This book examines the "e;who, what, when, where, and how"e; of elite-white-male dominance in U.

This book examines the "e;who, what, when, where, and how"e; of elite-white-male dominance in U.

Political leaders need ministers to help them rule and so conventional wisdom suggests that leaders appoint competent ministers to their cabinet.

First published in 1986.

First published in 1986.

The second edition of this classic work adds a new chapter on Barack Obama and updates coverage of the end of the George W.

The second edition of this classic work adds a new chapter on Barack Obama and updates coverage of the end of the George W.

Barack Obama is quickly becoming America's most popular politician, and his run for the presidency has brought huge crowds at home and an unprecedented wave of international attention as well.

Barack Obama is quickly becoming America's most popular politician, and his run for the presidency has brought huge crowds at home and an unprecedented wave of international attention as well.

This fascinating book analyzes 13 control failures in human history, from Robespierre's promotion of the French Revolution, to Hoover's efforts to stop the Great Depression, to the intelligence failures of 9/11.

This fascinating book analyzes 13 control failures in human history, from Robespierre's promotion of the French Revolution, to Hoover's efforts to stop the Great Depression, to the intelligence failures of 9/11.

As Obama nears the middle of his first-term as president Paul Street assesses his performance against the expectations of his supporters.

As Obama nears the middle of his first-term as president Paul Street assesses his performance against the expectations of his supporters.

Barack Obama is the first African American President, but the history of African Americans in the White House long predates him.

Barack Obama is the first African American President, but the history of African Americans in the White House long predates him.

Barack Obama entered office on a wave of popular expectation; will he exit at the hands of a Tea Party inspired populist tsunami or return for four more years?

Barack Obama entered office on a wave of popular expectation; will he exit at the hands of a Tea Party inspired populist tsunami or return for four more years?

True American heroes need not have superhuman abilities nor do they need to act alone.

True American heroes need not have superhuman abilities nor do they need to act alone.

Barack Obama's "e;improbable quest"e; has become a fact of American life and a benchmark in American history.

Barack Obama's "e;improbable quest"e; has become a fact of American life and a benchmark in American history.

Throughout American history presidents have been accused of being liars, of deceiving others for political gain, of being corrupt, or of violating the Constitution.

Throughout American history presidents have been accused of being liars, of deceiving others for political gain, of being corrupt, or of violating the Constitution.

In an election year in which everyone seems to be looking for change, Tom Cronin reminds us that it is important to look back at presidential precedents and pitfalls, carrying forward these lessons as we look ahead in the "e;search for the perfect president.

In an election year in which everyone seems to be looking for change, Tom Cronin reminds us that it is important to look back at presidential precedents and pitfalls, carrying forward these lessons as we look ahead in the "e;search for the perfect president.

Prisoners of the White House looks at the isolation experienced by presidents of the United States in the White House, a habitat almost guaranteed to keep America's commander in chief far removed from everyday life.

Prisoners of the White House looks at the isolation experienced by presidents of the United States in the White House, a habitat almost guaranteed to keep America's commander in chief far removed from everyday life.

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A classic of American government, Who's Running America?

A classic of American government, Who's Running America?

Why do great powers go to war?