“Updated to reflect recent political developments and scholarship, Presidential Leadership remains the gold standard in presidency textbooks, comprehensive, accurate and clearly written.”

Richard Himelfarb, Professor of Political Science, Hofstra University, USA

“Presidential Leadership has served as the primary text of my presidency course for more than two decades. It is clear, accessible, and insightful, making complex topics understandable without sacrificing depth. The 14th edition once again delivers a comprehensive yet engaging exploration of presidential power, elections, public opinion, and decision-making, as well as other critical aspects of the presidency. It remains the authoritative guide for students, scholars, and anyone seeking to understand the challenges and possibilities of presidential leadership.”

Peter L. Francia, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Survey Research, East Carolina University, USA

“Edwards, Wayne and Mayer has long been in the first rank of presidency texts. The authors' comprehensive approach to analyzing the institution ensures that the new 14th edition continues to reflect both contemporary developments and the latest presidential scholarship. To this end, valuable updates are provided on the Biden presidency, the second Trump administration's attempted extension of executive power, and the impact of the 2024 Trump vs. US Supreme Court decision on the scope of presidential immunity. The clear and concise summaries of the varied academic approaches to studying the institution reflect the authors' high stature as presidency scholars. The writing, tables and graphics are clear and concise, making this work universally accessible to all readers interested in the presidency."

Nicol Rae, Professor, University of Arizona, USA

“Presidential Leadership continues its reign as the leading textbook on presidential politics in American government. Edwards, Mayer, and Wayne not only provide readers with the essential details for understanding the executive branch, but they meticulously couch their work within the broader academic research on the presidency.”

Adam L. Warber, Professor of Political Science, Clemson University, USA

“Presidential Leadership brings together several key attributes that I look for in a textbook on the presidency. It is written in an accessible way to help undergraduates make sense of this complex and evolving institution. It is current and relevant in focusing on the Trump and Biden presidencies while still providing broad historical context. It covers the key areas of presidential study. And it also provides its own conceptual framework that adds a level of sophistication and analysis to the text and that helps students to think about the presidency from a variety of perspectives.”

Lawrence Becker, Professor of Political Science, California State University, Northridge, USA