Books:
* Direct Democracy: The Politics of Initiative, Referendum, and Recall (1989)
* The State of the Presidency (1991, co-edited with Michael Nelson)
* Understanding American Politics: A Textbook (1998, co-authored with David T. Canon)
* The American Presidency: A Reference Guide (2000, co-edited with Michael Nelson)
* The Presidency: A Very Short Introduction (2007)
Articles and other publications:
Cronin has also published numerous articles in academic journals, such as the American Political Science Review, the Journal of Politics, and the Presidential Studies Quarterly. He has also written for popular publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post.
His work often focuses on:
* The historical evolution of the presidency
* The relationship between the presidency and Congress
* The role of public opinion in presidential politics
* The impact of the media on the presidency
* The challenges of governing in a divided government
Cronin's work is considered to be insightful and informative, and he is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on the American presidency.