Routledge Handbook of the Sociology of American Presidency on a Global Stage
14 days return policy
Shipping & Delivery
Product details
- ISBN 9781041159476
- Dimensions: 174 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 14 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
Secure
checkout
Fast Shipping
Easy returns
The second volume of the Routledge Handbook of Sociological Perspectives on the American Presidency offers a bold and timely examination of the American presidency as a sociopolitical institution shaped by global currents, historical legacies, and evolving modes of leadership.
This handbook, designed for sociologists, political scientists, historians, and other related experts offers a compelling examination of the American presidency through the framework of sociological theory. Organized into five thematic sections, this volume traverses the terrain of political campaigns, populist resurgence, media spectacle, and the symbolic choreography of presidential performance. It interrogates the influence of celebrity culture, digital technologies, and generational shifts on electoral outcomes and public perception. Beyond U.S. borders, the volume examines the global reverberations of presidential decision-making—from climate diplomacy and migration policy to nuclear tensions and authoritarian entanglements. Featuring comparative analyses of figures such as Trump, Harris, Putin, and Netanyahu, the chapters within this collection situate political leadership within broader sociological frameworks, including institutional theory, rhetorical politics, and transnational governance. It also engages with methodological innovations and critical paradigms that illuminate how individuals and systems navigate power, legitimacy, and resistance.
Grounded in rigorous scholarship and a global perspective, this handbook is an essential resource for understanding the presidency not as a national artifact, but as a dynamic force in shaping contemporary governance, political identity, and global order.
Adebowale Akande is a distinguished international social theorist and political psychosociologist, recognized for his thoughtful contributions to presidential studies, political sociology, leadership psychology, and global organizational behavior. As a scientist–practitioner, he bridges theory and practice, advancing cross- cultural leadership research while engaging with real- world organizational challenges. His collaborative work with leading scholars in American and global politics and social science reflects a commitment to rigorous scholarship and practical insight, making his voice both credible and influential on the global stage. His research spans presidential behavior, U.S. democracy, international relations, and the sociological psychology of leadership expectations. Dr. Akande has illuminated how CEO political behaviors align with cultural norms and how social dynamics— cooperation, competition, and power— shape stereotypes and biases.
A foundational member of the landmark 2004 GLOBE study, he has earned numerous accolades, including the Commonwealth Academic Fellowship, the IUPSYS International Award, and the Gordon W. Allport Prize for his work on ambivalent sexism and global family relations. His fellowships span Taiwan, Japan, Austria, and India, reflecting his global scholarly reach.
Currently serving as a senior professor and an international director for IR GLOBE in Vancouver, Canada, and as a guest professor at several British Columbia universities, Dr. Akande continues to mentor future leaders. His research and editorial leadership have profoundly shaped contemporary understandings of political behavior, American democracy, and cultural dynamics.
