political ethics

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political ethics

Political scandals

opposing viewpoints
2001
Presents various articles which discuss opposing viewpoints about the problem of political scandals in America, the relevance of morality to public office, the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, and what measures can be taken to prevent political corruption.

Machiavelli

1988

The prince

1995
Presents fifteenth-century Italian leader Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler.

The prince

2003
Presents fifteenth-century Italian leader Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler.

Introducing Machiavelli

1996
Examines the continuing debate about sixteenth century politician Niccolo Machiavelli and his controversial book, "The Prince," in an attempt to discern whether he was an evil genius or a brilliant political theorist.

The essential writings of Machiavelli

2007
A selection of writings from the works of Italian political philosopher, poet, musician, and playwright Niccolo Machiavelli. Includes annotations and cross-references.

Scandal

the crisis of mistrust in American politics
1991
Discusses the reasons that American political life is endangered by an obsession with scandal.

Congressional ethics

2013
A collection of twenty-six articles that present opposing viewpoints on the topic of Congressional ethics.

The prince

and, The discourses
1950
Fifteenth-century Italian stateman Niccolo Machiavelli's famous treatise on the qualities and actions necessary for princes to gain and keep power, in which he holds up ancient Roman rulers as examples and shows why, for leaders of nations, "the ends justify the means.".

Our man in Panama

how general Noriega used the United States and made millions in drugs and arms
1990
Unmasks the real Manuel Noriega and reveals the deceptions and blunders that led to America's largest military operation since the Vietnam War.

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