Books by Clinton Rossiter

How should the United States be governed during times of crisis? Definitely not as we are in times of tranquility, asserts this classic study

This study asserts that in times of crisis the US should be governed differently to how it is governed in times of tranquility. It argues - in light of the horror attacks on the United States - that Americans are forced to accept leglisative changes that might be unthinkable at other times.

A distinguished historian and political scientist provides a forthright and objective account of American party politics in this concise and invaluable guide. In vigorous and lively language he examines the two major parties-"e;the peacemakers of the American community"e;-describing their historic functions and the way they have helped to achieve national unity.He discusses their make-up, their achievements and failures, the images each has established of itself and of the opposition party. The demographic forces influencing the American voter and the complex question of how the parties actually differ receive thought-provoking treatment.This invigorating analysis of the hard facts of American political life will live far beyond the election year of 1960.

A concise treatment of presidential power by a brilliant writer is once again made available with the reissue of this book, first published in 1951.