Kerwin Swint, Ph.D.
Professor of
Political Science
Kennesaw State University
Dr. Swint is an author and political scientist, specializing in Campaigns
and Elections and Mass Media. His most recent books are Mudslingers: The 25 Dirtiest Political
Campaigns of All Time and Dark Genius: The Influential Career of Legendary
Political Operative and Fox News Founder Roger Ailes. Dr. Swint or his work has appeared in a
number of national and international media, including CNN, CNN International, BBC
Radio, Fox News, C-SPAN, ABC’s The View, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio,
The New York Daily News, The Daily Mail (UK), National Journal, Roll Call, The Hill, Publisher’s Weekly,
Campaigns & Elections, Salon, Slate, The Chronicle of Higher Education,
and numerous other national and regional publications. He is a former political campaign consultant,
a frequent speaker for community, civic, and business groups, and has been
recognized by the university and the community for Distinguished Service and
Scholarship.
Look for his next book in fall 2010: The King Whisperers: History’s Most
Cunning Political Advisors, from the Ancient World to the 21st
Century.
Dr. Swint appeared on ABC’s
The View on Friday, October 24, 2008 to talk about negative
political campaigns and his book Mudslingers:
The 25 Dirtiest Political Campaigns of All Time. You can see the segment here
BBC Radio aired an
interview with Dr. Swint about “Smear-Gate” involving PM Gordon
Brown’s office, which led to resignations and official apologies, on April 13, 2009, which can be heard here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00jm3l7 - the interview begins at 26:50 minutes.
Study Abroad in London,
Summer 2009 Slideshow
Courses in London Program
PDF London brochure
Certificate in Professional Politics Information
Sheet and Submission form
E-mail: kswint@kennesaw.edu
Kennesaw State University
KSU Political Science
Department
