Dirty Politics

About the Book

A political classic: the story of dirty campaigning in America from the time of Washington, by the man who monitored it fill time in the 1950’s and 60’s.

“The author’s trim style, his eye for appropriate detail, and his refreshing judgments combine to make this book eminently readable."

—The Progressive

“It should stir voters and legislators out of the stupor which allows them to live with a system that mocks the entire democratic process.”

—Christian Science Monitor

“An absorbing history of offside campaigning.”

—Life

About the Author

Bruce L. Felknor was executive director of the Fair Campaign Practices Committee (1956-66). After teaching briefly at Hamilton College he joined Encyclopedia Britannica, where he was assistant to the proprietor, director of public information, and executive editor. His other books include Political Mischief, Treasury of Encyclopedia Britannica (with Clifton Fadiman), and U.S. Merchant Marine At War 1775-1945.