THE MODERN PRESIDENCY, Fourth Edition is a concise, accessible and sophisticated text designed for use in conjunction with other readings on the presidency, rather than as a central text for the course. Case studies--a major strength of this short text--illustrate important aspects of presidential action and decision-making. Written by a top scholar on the presidency, and thoroughly updated through the summer of 2003 to include the presidency of George W. Bush, the text deals not only with presidents as individuals, but also with the large institutions that make up the modern presidency.