Publisher's Synopsis
This dynamic, two-volume reference work covers the complete scandal-filled history of American political corruption. Over 350 information-packed entries explore the people, crimes, investigations and court cases behind 200 years of political scandals.
Highlights of this third edition include:
- 350 A-Z entries, with See Also references, that knit together people, cases & crimes
- New entries in this updated edition include Charles Rangel, Aaron Schock, Thaddeus McCotter, Rick Renzi, G. Thomas Porteous, Sheldon Silver and new information on the New Jersey George Washington bridge scandal, the Veterans Administration scandal and Russian hacking during the 2016 Presidential election.
- Eight helpful Appendices provide important overviews of scandal groups
- A full range of Illustrations, including political cartoons, photos, along with graphs and tables to provide more context
- A comprehensive, in-depth Historical Chronology of major political scandals in US history, from colonial times to the present
- An expanded Primary Documents section provides important additional resources
- An annotated Bibliography, Suggested Readings, and Cumulative Subject INdex round out the rich resources available in these volumes
- Available in print and ebook formats