Dennis F. Thompson, the Alfred North Whitehead Professor of Political Philosophy and director of the Program in Ethics and the Professions at Harvard University, is the author of Political Ethics and Public Office (Harvard, 1987).
"A lucid perspective on the state of congressional ethics....
Readable, erudite, and subtly argued." — Kirkus Review|"This
important book on a timeless topic should be added to every serious
political library.
" — Choice|"Thompson's commonsense, real world approach, when
combined with his scholarship and brilliance, make this a major
contribution to the field of congressional ethics." —Robert S.
Bennet, Former Special Counsel, Senate Ethics Committee, Endors|"a
suggestion for the policy wonk on your Christmas shopping list"
—Kathy Gill, About.com, 12/10/2007|"The whole area of Congressional
ethics is in desperate need of nuance, analytical rigor, and
attention to the problems that really matter. Thompson brings those
qualities to the topic. His move to institutional corruption is
important conceptually because most people, practitioners and
thoughtful commentators alike, are preoccupied with individual
corruption. And it's important practically because that
preoccupation blinds everybody to some truly important issues.
Thompson brings a rare clarity, perspective, and detachment to
these matters." —John Kingdon, University of Michigan, Author of
Congressmen's Voting Decisions|"Exemplifies bold intellectual
leadership. It identifies, clarifies, and illustrates the political
problem of institutional corruption. It is an elegant analysis of
practices of Congress and principles of representative democracy by
some one who wants to strengthen both." —Richard F. Fenno,
University of Rochester
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