political ethics

Examines democracy and Western morality in the early twenty-first century, discussing the increasing importance of solving larger ethical causes such as world poverty or global warming, and explaining why tasking the government with solving social and moral issues is a danger to democracy.

Presents fifteenth-century Italian leader Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler, and includes historical context, explanatory notes, excerpts of criticism, discussion questions, and other study tools.

Contains two classics of tactical and strategic thinking, including "The Prince," fifteenth-century Italian leader Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler; and "The Art of War," sixth-century philosopher Sun Tzu's thoughts on the laying of plans, the actual waging of war, and the value of negotiation.

A collection of articles that illuminate the debate over ethics in politics and government; discussing the morality of the use of covert procedures in securing national interests; considering ethics in the executive and legislative branches; and examining the dilemmas of ethical leadership.

Treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler.

Treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler.

"Shares the stories of people who took a stand against despotism, spoke out against unjust wars and government surveillance, and dared to dream of a better and more just world"--Amazon.

Many pieces of important legislation are passed because of compromises and deals struck between lawmakers. The U.S. Constitution was created through a complex system of compromises, and this process continues in American government today. Readers get an inside look at this part of the political system as they discover historical and modern examples of influential compromises and deal.

Readers learn what political corruption is, how it affects citizens' lives, and what can be done about it.