Shades of gray : perspectives on campaign ethics / Candice J. Nelson, David A. Dulio, and Stephen K. Medvic, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nelson, Candice J., 1949-

Dulio, David A.

Medvic, Stephen K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political campaigns--United States.

Political campaigns.

Political ethics--United States.

Political ethics.

Elections--United States.

Elections.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (277 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

To many, the term "campaign ethics" is an oxymoron. Questionable campaign conduct occurs at many levels, from national presidential elections to local delegate contests. Campaign ethics goes beyond mere "ethical dilemmas," or trying to decide whether or not a particular act is above board. The chapters in this volume examine the broad questions of ethics in campaigns from the perspective of those actors that play critical roles in them, as well as the scholars who study them. The contributors--who include leading academics, as well as practitioners from the world of campaigning and campaign reform--outline, assess, and critique the role and responsibilities of candidates, citizens, organized interest groups, political parties, professional campaign consultants, and the media, in insuring ethical campaigns. Contributors include: Robert E. Denton (Virginia Tech University), David A. Dulio (Oakland University), Brad Rourke (Institute for Global Ethics), Robin Kolodny (Temple University), L. Dale Lawton (Institute for Global Ethics), L. Sandy Maisel (Colby College), Larry Makinson (Center for Responsive Politics), Stephen K. Medvic (Franklin & Marshall College), Dale E. Miller (Old Dominion University), Candice J. Nelson (Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, American University), Mark A. Siegel (Office of Congressman Steve Israel), Paul Taylor (Alliance For Better Campaigns), James A. Thurber (Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, American University), Michael W. Traugott (University of Michigan), Carol Whitney (Whitney and Associatesand Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, American University), and William H. Wood (Sorenson Institute for Political Leadership, University of Virginia).

Contents:

Approaching the issue / David A. Dulio, Stephen K. Medvic, and Candice J. Nelson

Civic responsibility or self-interest? / Dale E. Miller and Stephen K. Medvic

Promises and persuasion / L. Sandy Maisel

Winning ethically / L. Dale Lawton and William H. Wood

Hired guns or gatekeepers of democracy? / Candice J. Nelson, Stephen K. Medvic, and David A. Dulio

Wolves or watchdogs? / Carol Whitney

It's the system, stupid! / Robin Kolodny

Conduct, codes, and common sense / Mark A. Siegel

From campaigning to lobbying / James A. Thurber

What money buys / Larry Makinson

The form and content of political communication / Robert E. Denton jr.

Watchdog, guide, and soapbox / Paul Taylor

The electorate's responsibilities / Michael W. Traugott.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780815798842

0815798849

OCLC:

53482718