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This book gives a general survey of political thought from Homer to the beginning of the Christian era. To the evidence of the philosophers is added that of Herodotus, Euripides, Thucydides, Polybius and others whose writings illustrate the course of Greek political thinking in the Classical and Hellenistic periods. This re-issues the second, updated edition of 1967

Reviews the key arguments promoted by advocates for reforming the US Congress & examines the substantive & procedural dilemmas confronting members of Congress as they attempt to respond to calls for reform. Illustrations are provided via a number of recent ethical cases in Congress. It is concluded that the standards that Congress employs & the procedures its members use to enforce them are strongly influenced by the unique constitutional & political context of the institution. As legislators proceed in their efforts to institute new ethical standards, they will continually attempt to strike a balance between legitimate yet contradictory ethical, political, legislative, & procedural demands. Adapted from the source document.