How Long to Read The Partisan Presidency

How Long Does it Take to Read The Partisan Presidency?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Partisan Presidency by Richard Skinner

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Since the 1980s the American chief executive has shifted from a paradigm of the "modern presidency" to the "partisan presidency," argues Richard Skinner. This timely and engaging account of how the president relates to political parties helps us understand how contemporary presidents have polarized the electorate, helped drive a wedge between Republicans and Democrats in Congress, put a strong partisan imprint upon the executive branch, and seek to get their message out through partisan media outlets. Partisan presidents in the new era are far less interested in neutral competence and instead use the national party committees as tools of governance. The book balances the development of the partisan presidency through recent history, with a thorough understanding of how Barack Obama fits into this polarized environment. Despite Obama's rhetoric of bridging the partisan divide, his governing style has shown more continuity with than change from previous partisan presidents. Political parties--far from being on the decline, as political scientists used to argue--are undergoing a strong revitalization in American politics. This creates some positive effects on the American political system, but is also associated with a number of dysfunctional features. Ultimately the U.S. separation of powers structure prevents an unbridled partisan presidency, but current trends suggest that strong partisan polarization is at some level a constant in American history and the mid-twentieth century was the anomaly. The Partisan Presidency is essential reading for students of American politics.

How long is The Partisan Presidency?

The Partisan Presidency by Richard Skinner is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Partisan Presidency Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Partisan Presidency aloud.

What Reading Level is The Partisan Presidency?

The Partisan Presidency is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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