| Sex Scandals in American Politics: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Construction and Aftermath of Contemporary Political Sex Scandals Contributor(s): Dagnes, Alison (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1441186905 ISBN-13: 9781441186904 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $47.47 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Essays - Social Science | Media Studies - Psychology | Human Sexuality (see Also Social Science - Human Sexuality) |
| Dewey: 306.770 |
| LCCN: 2011021300 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5.86" W x 8.32" (0.69 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the misbehavior of President Clinton to Governor Mark Sanford's Argentinean tryst, sex scandals have become a prominent feature of American public life. This collection of essays explains why politicians elected for their leadership and promises of ethical behavior risk their career, and the socio-political consequences of their actions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dagnes, Alison: - Alison Dagnes is Professor of Political Science at Shippensburg University, USA. After being a producer at C-SPAN in Washington, she moved to academia and now teaches courses on American government and politics. Her research interests focus on American political behavior and ideology in modern American politics. She is the author of Politics on Demand: The Effects of 24-Hour News on American Politics (2010). |