The Phantom Public: An Unabridged Book - Couverture rigide

Lippmann, Walter

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ISBN 10 : 1515449521 ISBN 13 : 9781515449522

Editeur : Unabridged Books, 2023

Synopsis

First published in 1925, The Phantom Public is Walter Lippmann’s sharp and enduring examination of democratic theory in the modern age. Written as a companion and corrective to Public Opinion, the book challenges the assumption that the general public can—or should—directly govern complex societies through constant political engagement. Lippmann argues that the idealized “omnicompetent citizen” is a fiction, and that modern governance depends instead on expertise, institutions, and informed intermediaries rather than mass participation alone. With clarity and restraint, he explores the limits of public opinion, the role of knowledge in political life, and the dangers of expecting more from democracy than it can realistically deliver. This Unabridged Books edition presents the complete, uncut text, restored for modern readers without editorial distortion. The Phantom Public remains essential reading for anyone interested in democracy, media, political psychology, and the structure of public life in modern societies.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Walter Lippmann (1889-1974) was an American writer, journalist, and political commentator whose work shaped twentieth-century discussions of democracy, media, and public life. A founding editor of The New Republic and later a nationally syndicated columnist, Lippmann received two Pulitzer Prizes for his commentary. His writings, including Public Opinion and The Phantom Public, remain central to modern political and communication theory.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Unabridged Books
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1515449521
• ISBN 13: 9781515449522
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 99
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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