The Democratic Mistake (Classic Reprint): Godkin Lectures of 1909 Delivered at Harvard University - Couverture souple

Arthur George Sedgwick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331151368 ISBN 13 : 9781331151364

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how popular government is actually designed to work, and what that means for your daily life as a voter.

This non-fiction work surveys the philosophy behind democratic systems, focusing on how responsibility and power are organized in government. It asks hard questions about who really holds influence when officials are elected and how institutions stay accountable over time.

• See how the idea of government by design contrasts with popular ideals, and why structure matters.
• Learn why frequent elections alone don’t guarantee responsible leadership, and what else is needed.
• Understand the role of patronage and the so-called machine in shaping public office and policy.
• Explore historical perspectives from thinkers like Bentham, Jefferson, and Hamilton to illuminate modern questions.

Ideal for readers of The Democratic Mistake who want clear, practical insight into how democracy works and why it sometimes falters.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331151368
• ISBN 13: 9781331151364
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 227
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