(Paperback)

The standard view of the transition is based on a distinction between campaigning and governing, with election day as the marker: campaigning before, preparing to govern after.

(Paperback, Second Edition)

Media coverage and popular interpretations of American government typically concentrate on the presidency. Observers often attribute the fortunes of an entire government to one person or his small circle of advisers.

(Paperback)

Popular interpretations of American government tend to center on the presidency. Successes and failures of government are often attributed to presidents themselves.