The Clinton Scandal and the Future of American Government - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0878407766 ISBN 13: 9780878407767

Publisher: Georgetown Univ Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Offers an in-depth scholarly analysis of the Clinton scandal. Contributors from different perspectives provide new understanding of the presidential crisis and its legacy, and examine long-term legal and political challenges posed by the impeachment, examining interpretations of executive privilege, backfiring of partisan politics, and the role of the media. Chapters look at major institutions and legal issues central to the scandal, and examine political factors that affected the scandal and its resolution. Rozell teaches politics at the Catholic University of America. Wilcox teaches government at Georgetown University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author:

Mark J. Rozell is an associate professor of politics at The Catholic University of America.

Clyde Wilcox is a professor of government at Georgetown University. They are the coauthors of Interest Groups in American Campaigns: The New Face of Electioneering (Congressional Quarterly Press, 1999).

Review:

"Offers understanding rather than sensationalism. The editors are to be congratulated for assembling the most able scholars for identifying the ripple effects of scandal and impeachment on American political institutions, the media, and the public."―Charles O. Jones, emeritus professor of political science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

"Rozell and Wilcox provide what the American political process and the public lacked so badly during the impeachment crisis: detached, fair scholarly analysis. Their book is required reading not just for those who are fascinated by the events of the Clinton impeachment, but for those who are concerned about American politics and the fate of constitutional government."―John Yoo, Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley

"An outstanding collection that analyzes the Clinton impeachment scandal from a variety of perspectives, from the effects on the presidency to the role of media and public opinion."―Herbert Weisberg, Ohio State University

"The Clinton scandal raised many important issues for students of American politics. This book, the first major effort to systematically explore the dimensions of the scandal, makes a fine contribution to our understanding of the politics of impeachment."―George C. Edwards III, distinguished professor and director, Center for Presidential Studies, Texas A&M University

About this edition

• Publisher: Georgetown Univ Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0878407766
• ISBN 13: 9780878407767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 269
• Editor: Rozell Mark J., Wilcox Clyde