The New State: Group Organization, The Solution Of Popular Government (1918) - Couverture souple

Follett, Mary Parker

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1120203694 ISBN 13 : 9781120203694

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

""The New State: Group Organization, The Solution Of Popular Government"" is a book written by Mary Parker Follett and originally published in 1918. The book explores the concept of group organization as a solution to the challenges of popular government. Follett argues that traditional forms of government, such as representative democracy, are inadequate for addressing the complex issues of modern society. Instead, she proposes a new model of government based on the principles of group organization, which emphasizes collaboration, cooperation, and shared decision-making. Follett draws on examples from business, politics, and social movements to illustrate the potential benefits of this approach. She also discusses the role of leadership in facilitating effective group organization and the importance of creating a culture of mutual respect and trust. Overall, ""The New State"" is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to be studied and debated by scholars of political science, organizational theory, and public administration. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges of governance and the potential for innovative solutions that prioritize the collective wisdom and expertise of diverse groups.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Having organized neighborhood discussion groups before World War I, Follett traces the dynamics she noticed in these forums and develops some core concepts useful for those working on questions of public deliberation today. She also shows how deliberation informs debates that raged in political theory during her own era. She discusses the works of pluralists (Harold Laski), idealists (T. H. Green and Bernard Bosanquet), and pragmatists (William James) and makes important arguments about the relationship between socialism and democracy. Her work is marked by rigorous thinking about the implications of democratic principles as they relate to political and socioeconomic organization.This book articulates the formation of a "new state" growing out of the local activities of citizens and renews the American idea of "federalism" in order to balance local activities and national purposes. By doing this, Follett leaves us with a pathbreaking work that demands more attention today. With preliminary essays by Benjamin Barber and Jane Mansbridge, plus a historical introduction provided by Kevin Mattson, this reissued edition will be of use to scholars and activists who are currently working on issues of democratic participation, civic education, and public deliberation.

Biographie de l'auteur

Known mostly for her pioneering work in managerial theory, Mary Parker Follett (1868-1933) was also an astute political theorist. In The New State (1918), she wrote a classic work in democratic political theory. Her vision of citizens gathering into neighborhood centers and engaging in civic dialogue continues to inform recent calls to strengthen American democracy from below. Next to John Dewey's The Public and Its Problems(1927), The New State stands as one of the most important political works that grew out of the Progressive Era in American history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1120203694
• ISBN 13: 9781120203694
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 382
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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