View Spread
Political Campaigns
This collection of essays explores the current status of campaign finance reform in the United States, including strategies that promote fair political campaigns such as public funding, spending caps, and media regulation. Readers will examine efforts to prevent partisan political redistricting, and look at recent influential developments like small-donor fundraising and use of the internet in campaigns. Essay sources include Thomas E. Mann, John G. Geer, Janette Kenner Muir, and Sarah O'Leary.
* Reviews *
Review: Political CampaignsThese Opposing Viewpoints titles confirm the series' enduring reputation as one of the top choices for students seeking substantive, mind-broadening introductions to complex societal issues. Political Campaigns presents factors that may promote and hinder fair campaigns, including the perennial issue of redistricting and recent technological developments, such as Internet donations. These titles will equip students with subtle, nuanced perspectives on the specific issues, even as they serve as a reminder to base personal opinion on informed research ad debate.Booklist, May 2010RL
Grades
10-12+ IL
Grades
9-12+ 
