Democracy for Hire
Author | : Dennis W. Johnson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 617 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780190272692 |
ISBN-13 | : 0190272694 |
Rating | : 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Download or read book Democracy for Hire written by Dennis W. Johnson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a history of political consulting in America, examining how the consulting business developed, highlighting the major figures in the consulting industry and assessing the impact of professional consulting on elections and American democracy. A key focus is on presidential elections, beginning in 1964, and the important role played by consultants and political operatives.