Private character in the public eye
By: Allen Gaborro, book editor.
Contributors: Gaborro, Allen.
Series: At issue
Publisher: Greenhaven Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780737727357; 9780737727364
Subjects: Political ethics; Politicians -- Conduct of life; Public officers -- Conduct of life; Press and politics; Privacy, Right of; Celebrities -- Conduct of life; Character -- Public opinion
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Overview: The relevance of politicians' morality performance? / Richard Bernstein; title: Are politicians' private lives material to their public office? / Krista Boryskavich and Tamara King; title: Is there a link between private morality and public life? / Richard Stengel; title: Public servants are subject to scrutiny / Judy Nadler and Miriam Schulman; title: Politicians must have strong morals / Bill Muehlenberg; title: American voters display indifference to public officials' private sexual behavior / Gail Collins; title: Presidential leaders have private moral obligations / James P. Pfiffner; title: Religious faith should not encroach upon public policy / Austin Cline; title: Journalistic coverage of public officials' private lives is sometimes justified / William B. Ketter; title: The media's focus on politicians' sexual behavior is misguided / E.J. Graff; title: Gay politicians struggle for acceptance / Shawn Vestal; title: Gambling damages moral authority of public figures / Joshua Green; title: The private behavior of public officials should be kept private / Melissa Fried; title: A prime minister is entitled to private hospitality / Melanie McDonagh; title: The private lives of corporate chiefs should be scrutinized / Mitchell Schnurman; title: Hidden cameras become controversial tools for moral expose / Pratap Bhanu Mehta; title: Use of performance enhancing substances is not a black and white issue / Sally Jenkins; title: Media and fans should not focus on Barry Bonds' alleged steroid use / Tom Powers; title: Character counts for celebrity endorsements / James Tenser; title: Judging Miss USA as a role model (electronic urban report).