On Oligarchy: Ancient Lessons for Global Politics - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1442609869 ISBN 13 : 9781442609860

Editeur : University of Toronto Press, 2011

Synopsis

Economic power is becoming increasingly concentrated in the hands of the few, even as democratic movements worldwide allow for political power to be dispersed among the many. With their access to influence, the wealthy can shape and constrain the political power of the rest of the world. As the economic dominance of an elite minority coincides with the forces of globalization, is oligarchy becoming the dominant political regime?This collection explores the renewed relevance of oligarchy to contemporary global politics. By drawing out lessons from classic texts, contributors illustrate how the character of oligarchical regimes informs contemporary political life. Topics include the relationship between the American government and corporations, the tension between republican and oligarchical regimes, and the potential conflicts that have opened up between economic management and political life. On Oligarchy deftly illuminates the significance of this regime in the context of pressing global economic and political issues.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David Edward Tabachnick is an associate professor in and Chair of the Department of Political Science, Philosophy and Economics at Nipissing University. Toivo Koivukoski is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science, Philosophy and Economics at Nipissing University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Toronto Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1442609869
• ISBN 13: 9781442609860
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Éditeur: Tabachnick David, Koivukoski Toivu
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible