Scandals in Past and Contemporary Politics

Considers the social and historical significance of political scandal Examines the constant and changing features of political scandal over the past three centuries Offers an 'insider's account' of the role of the press in the reporting - and indeed manufacture - of some of the most memorable scandals of recent years Discusses the enduring features of scandals in terms of their character, the conditions under which they occur, their evolution and effects Of interest to anyone concerned about an increasingly conspicuous feature of modern liberal democratic societies