| ISBN | 9780674031616 |
| Call Number | KF5050 .M37 2009 |
| Author | Matheson, Scott M., 1953- |
| Title | Presidential constitutionalism in perilous times / Scott M. Matheson, Jr. |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Imprint | Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2009. |
| Physical | 235 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-226) and index. |
| Content | Presidential power and constitutionalism -- Constitutionalism and executive power -- Dynamic variables in emergency constitutionalism -- Emergencies and constitutional perspectives -- Presidents and constitutionalism -- Abraham Lincoln : "popular demand and public necessity" -- Woodrow Wilson : "if there should be disloyalty, it will be dealt with with a firm hand of stern repression" -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt : "every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage" -- Harry S. Truman : "within the aggregate of his constitutional powers" -- George W. Bush and constitutionalism -- Torture -- Surveillance -- Detention. |
| Subject | United States -- Constitution. (2) |
| | Executive power -- United States -- History. (2) |
| | Presidents -- United States -- History. |
| | United States -- Politics and government. (35) |
| Holding | LIC |
