Reviews
". . . the real strength of the book lies in the organization of individual chapters. . . the book is a must read. Even those who understand the process will enjoy the well-researched case study into presidential impact on the environment." - J.S. Ashley, Eastern Illinois University, Choice, "Finally we have a volume wholly dedicated to the presidency and environmentalism. An exhaustive literature review yields a 'continuum of greenness' based on political communications, legislative leadership, administrative actions, and environmental diplomacy. Daynes and Sussman score all twelve modern presidents, and they conclude that FDR and Nixon were 'very green' whereas (barely) 'pale green' characterized the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. This volume is the final word on whether environmentalism posed an opportunity, or an obstacle, to the presidential leadership and policy innovation. The passage of time will make their assessments no less valid."--Raymond Tatalovich, Professor of Political Science, Loyola University Chicago, "Daynes and Sussman move the study of the president''s role in the arena of environmental policymaking to a new level. The analysis of how individual president have confronted the environment, both before and after the environmental movement, fills a much needed gap in our understanding of presidential power in relationship to the environment. Their analysis lays out a framework that can be used in other policy areas, but will also surprise readers who will discover many so-called foes of the environment were advocates for protection and preservation in their own rights. White House Politics and the Environmentwill add to a rich literature by its thorough research and ability to compare and score presidents and their environmental record. The authors have done the field a service in pulling a huge amount of information together in a readable and substantial book that students and scholars at all levels may draw upon." -- Dennis L. Soden, " White House Politics and the Environment is an engaging study of the ways in which formal and informal presidential powers have intertwined in environmental protection. The volume provides an accessible analysis of presidential decision-making."-MaryAnne Borrelli, Congress & the Presidency, "Finally we have a volume wholly dedicated to the presidency and environmentalism. An exhaustive literature review yields a 'continuum of greenness' based on political communications, legislative leadership, administrative actions, and environmental diplomacy. Daynes and Sussman score all twelve modern presidents, and they conclude that FDR and Nixon were 'very green' whereas (barely) 'pale green' characterized the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. This volume is the final word on whether environmentalism posed an opportunity, or an obstacle, to the presidential leadership and policy innovation. The passage of time will make their assessments no less valid."Raymond Tatalovich, Professor of Political Science, Loyola University Chicago, " White House Politics and the Environment is an engaging study of the ways in which formal and informal presidential powers have intertwined in environmental protection. The volume provides an accessible analysis of presidential decision-making."--MaryAnne Borrelli, Congress & the Presidency, "Daynes and Sussman move the study of the president's role in the arena of environmental policymaking to a new level. The analysis of how individual president have confronted the environment, both before and after the environmental movement, fills a much needed gap in our understanding of presidential power in relationship to the environment. Their analysis lays out a framework that can be used in other policy areas, but will also surprise readers who will discover many so-called foes of the environment were advocates for protection and preservation in their own rights. White House Politics and the Environment will add to a rich literature by its thorough research and ability to compare and score presidents and their environmental record. The authors have done the field a service in pulling a huge amount of information together in a readable and substantial book that students and scholars at all levels may draw upon." -- Dennis L. Soden, "Daynes and Sussman move the study of the president''s role in the arena of environmental policymaking to a new level. The analysis of how individual president have confronted the environment, both before and after the environmental movement, fills a much needed gap in our understanding of presidential power in relationship to the environment. Their analysis lays out a framework that can be used in other policy areas, but will also surprise readers who will discover many so-called foes of the environment were advocates for protection and preservation in their own rights. White House Politics and the Environment will add to a rich literature by its thorough research and ability to compare and score presidents and their environmental record. The authors have done the field a service in pulling a huge amount of information together in a readable and substantial book that students and scholars at all levels may draw upon." -- Dennis L. Soden, "Finally we have a volume wholly dedicated to the presidency and environmentalism. An exhaustive literature review yields a 'continuum of greenness' based on political communications, legislative leadership, administrative actions, and environmental diplomacy. Daynes and Sussman score all twelve modern presidents, and they conclude that FDR and Nixon were 'very green' whereas (barely) 'pale green' characterized the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. This volume is the final word on whether environmentalism posed an opportunity, or an obstacle, to the presidential leadership and policy innovation. The passage of time will make their assessments no less valid."-Raymond Tatalovich, Professor of Political Science, Loyola University Chicago
