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Genovese, Michael A.

Presidential prerogative imperial power in an age of terrorism / [print and electronic resource] : MIchael A. Genovese. - Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, c2011. - xiii, 200 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-194) and index.

Introduction : prerogative, terrorism, and presidential power -- Prelude to the presidency : the British roots of prerogative -- The framers : the Americanization of prerogative -- Prerogative in action : the lessons of history -- Confronting an age of terrorism : George W. Bush, prerogative, and the War against terrorism -- Conclusion : can the presidency be constitutional and powerful?.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

ISBN: 9780804762960 (alk. paper) 9780804762977 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2010027071

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Executive power--United States.
War and emergency powers--United States.
Presidents--United States.
Constitutional history--United States.
Terrorism--Prevention.--United States

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: JK516 / .G47 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 352.23/50973