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George Bush and the Guardianship Presidency
George Bush and the Guardianship Presidency Author:David Mervin, David Mervin This clearly written, provocative analysis of the Bush presidency draws on extensive interviews with White House staff. The Budget crisis of 1990 and the Gulf War receive particular attention as defining events in Bush's incumbency, demonstrating the strengths and weaknesses in his approach to presidential leadershp. This book not only casts lig... more »ht on Bush's record in office, it also helps to resolve methodological problems that arise in the study of the presidency generally.« less