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Book SynopsisAsk the average American who takes over in the event something happens to the President of the United States, and you're likely to receive the correct answer. However, what about succession beyond the vice presidency? Fortunately, our nation has an established line of presidential succession that is meant to ensure continuity in the nation's highest office. Unfortunately, there are several fundamental flaws in the model.This work begins by examining the fascinating history of presidential disability and succession, an issue that has impacted our nation's highest office since the very beginning. After highlighting the reoccurring nature of this problem, it then provides an analysis of the alarming state of our current disability and succession guidelines, many of which are dangerously outdated, especially when it comes to the threat of terrorism. It then explores these flaws, specifically the glaring problems associated with including members of Congress in the line of succession. Along
Trade ReviewDisability in Presidents is a vitally important subject for us all since sick leaders likely are impaired leaders and impaired leaders are likely dangerous leaders in the nuclear and terrorist worlds. In this important new book, Jim Ronan provides a comprehensive examination of the problem of impaired leadership, looking at several steps taken in the United States to deal effectively with it and warning that much remains to be done. I am happy to call his work to broad attention. -- Robert Gilbert, Northeastern University
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Instances of Presidential Disability Chapter 2: The Legislative History of the 25th Amendment Chapter 3: Invocations of the 25th Amendment Chapter 4: The Dangers of Legislative Succession Chapter 5: New Concerns for a New Reality Chapter 6: Recommendations and Conclusion Acknowledgments
