Presidentialism

In countries as diverse as Brazil, Ecuador, France, Russia, South Africa, and the United States, presidents have come to dominate the politics and political cultures of their nations. Michael Mezey offers a comprehensive cross-national study of the presidency, tracing the historical and intellectual roots of executive power and exploring in detail the contemporary forces that have driven a turn toward "presidentialism."

Michael L. Mezey is professor of political science at DePaul University. His books include Comparative Legislatures, Congress, the President, and Public Policy andRepresentative Democracy: Legislators and Their Constituents.