Download or read book Vital Statistics on the Presidency written by Lyn Ragsdale and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2014-04-17 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking beyond the individual office holders to the office itself, this Fourth Edition of Vital Statistics on the Presidency covers George Washington’s tenure through the 2012 election. The book’s expansive view of the presidency allows readers to recognize major themes across administrations and to reach overall conclusions about the nature of the institution and its future. The illuminating data is put into context by thoughtful essays explaining key statistical patterns, making this edition an intriguing and comprehensive reference to important patterns throughout the history of the presidency.