Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
12-2016
Publication Source
Perspective on Politics
Abstract
In his book, Joel K. Goldstein has made an ambitious attempt to explain “the most impressive development in American political institutions during the past four decades” (p. 301): the creation of the “White House vice presidency.” The essential features of this newly invigorated institution—historically hobbled by its limited constitutional role and divided institutional identity—entail serving as a senior adviser to, and troubleshooter for, the president, with the support of necessary resources. Key among those resources are regular access to the president and his staff, access to intelligence briefings and Oval Office paper flow, and the integration of vice presidential staff within White House operations.
Inclusive pages
1218-1220
ISBN/ISSN
1537-5927
Document Version
Postprint
Copyright
Copyright © 2016, American Political Science Association
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Volume
14
Issue
4
eCommons Citation
Devine, Christopher J., "Review: 'The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden'" (2016). Political Science Faculty Publications. 100.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/pol_fac_pub/100
Comments
The document available for download is the author's accepted manuscript, provided in compliance with the publisher's policy on self-archiving. Differences may exist between this document and the published version, which is available using the link provided. Permission documentation is on file.
Citation information for the reviewed book:
Goldstein, Joel K. The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden. Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-7006-2202-3
Permission documentation is on file.