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Responsible Governance: A Case Study Approach: A Case Study Approach

by: Koven,Steven G.

Responsible Governance: A Case Study Approach: A Case Study Approach

by: Koven,Steven G.

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9780765620606
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Copyright: 11/15/2008
Publisher: Routledge

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This book is designed to show readers how ethics can constrain improper behavior. To demonstrate the relationship of ethics to good government, the author presents high profile case studies that were selected

Preface
Responsible Governance: A Case Study Approach
Concept of Responsible Governance
Context of American Governance
Ethics, Responsiblility and Governance
Focus of Book
The Foundations of Responsible Governance
The Ideal of Public Interest
The Ideal of Natural Law
The Ideal of Rule of Law
Influence of Money on Elections
Elections and Money in Historical Perspective
Attempts to Limit the Impact of Money on Elections
Implications of Money on Democracy
Conclusions
Machine Politics
Tom DeLay, Money Laundering and Influence Peddling
Images of Responsibility - Honesty and Patronage in Government
Introduction
Role of Public Opinion in Democracies
Trust in Government
Causes for Mistrust
Pioneers of Ideal of Instilling Competence in Government
Merit Versus Patronage Debate
Conclusions
Clinton Impeachment
FEMA's Response to Hurricane Katrina
Responsibility and International Law
Introduction
Concept of International Law: Guiding Documents
Theory of International Law
Treatment of Civilians
My Lai
Abu Ghraib
Conclusions
Ethics and Responsibility
Micro-level (Individual View of Ethics)
Macro-level (Organizational/Societal) View of Ethics
Case Studies and Public Interest, Natural Law and Rule of Law
Responsible and Ethical Behavior in Twenty-First Century America
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
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Responsible Governance: A Case Study Approach: A Case Study Approach

Responsible Governance: A Case Study Approach: A Case Study Approach

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076562060X

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