Watergate Remembered: The Legacy for American Politics [Hardcover]

As the fortieth anniversary of the Nixon resignation approaches, it is time to take a fresh look at Watergate's impact on the American political system and to consider its significance for the historical reputation of the president indelibly associated with it.Introduction; M.A.Genovese ?& I.W.Morgan ?? Schlesinger's Imperial Presidency Revisited; J.Herbert?? Watergate and the Decline of the Separation of Powers; N.Kassop ?? Watergate and the Emergence of the Special Prosecutor in American Politics; C.Harrington? Nixon and the War Powers; D.G.Adler ?? Nixon, Reputation, and Watergate; I.W.Morgan ?? Watergate and the Era of Big Money Politics; V.Farrar-Myers ? Nixon, Watergate, and the Attempt to Sway Public Opinion; T.Belt? Frost-Nixon as Media Remembrance of Watergate; K.Marshall? The Long Legacy of Watergate; M.A.Genovese

'This collection of excellent analyses reminds us that Watergate was much more than an illegal break-in; the 'White House horrors' included financial corruption, illegal wiretaps, suborning perjury, abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and undermining the electoral process. For those who remember Watergate, the collection provides a stark reminder of the turbulent times that led to the resignation of Richard Nixon. For those who are too young to remember Watergate, it provides an in-depth case study of the tragedy that Richard Nixon inflicted upon himself and the country. The essays in this book are not merely of historical interest; they trace the ripples of Watergate through the past 40 years and reveal the broader ramifications of this defining episode in twentieth century American history. Anyone interested in American politics will learn much from this book.' - James P. Pfiffner, George Mason University

'In this book, leading American and British scholars demonstrate Watergate's lasting impact upon American politics and national institutions. The scandal reshaped the separation of powers, campaign finance lawlãâ