Includes bibliographical references and index.

Approaching the issue / David A. Dulio, Stephen K. Medvic, and Candice J. Nelson -- Civic responsibility or self-interest? / Dale E. Miller and Stephen K. Medvic -- Promises and persuasion / L. Sandy Maisel -- Winning ethically / L. Dale Lawton and William H. Wood -- Hired guns or gatekeepers of democracy? / Candice J. Nelson, Stephen K. Medvic, and David A. Dulio -- Wolves or watchdogs? / Carol Whitney -- It's the system, stupid! / Robin Kolodny -- Conduct, codes, and common sense / Mark A. Siegel -- From campaigning to lobbying / James A. Thurber -- What money buys / Larry Makinson -- The form and content of political communication / Robert E. Denton jr. -- Watchdog, guide, and soapbox / Paul Taylor -- The electorate's responsibilities / Michael W. Traugott.

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