Making the Managerial Presidency

American Historical Review

An ambitious book that examines the presidency's attempts to fulfill the managerial demands created by the emergence of the modern administrative state. A substantial contribution.

American Political Science Review

This important book merits a wide audience.

Canadian Review of American Studie

Students of American politics will find Arnold's perceptive account of the quest for 'a managerially effective presidency' required reading.

Canadian Review of American Studies

Students of American politics will find Arnold's perceptive account of the quest for 'a managerially effective presidency' required reading.

History

A must for those interested in the presidency. This book is virtually definitive on its topic.

Political Science Quarterly

The definitive analytical history of comprehensive reorganization planning of the national executive branch.

Booknews

Examines the political history of administrative reform undertaken by 20th-century presidents. Attempting to explain the growth of modern bureaucracy within an 18th-century framework and the expansion of presidential control over administrative powers, the author explores the relationship between administrative theory and the dilemmas posed for a developing administrative state by the separation of powers. He also looks at and compares successive cases of presidentially initiated comprehensive reform planning, in order to understand the implications for the president's institutional role. Paper edition (unseen), $25.00. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.