The Case against Democracy
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Democracy
| Author: | Steven Michels | ISBN: | 9781440802836 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | February 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven Michels |
| ISBN: | 9781440802836 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | February 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Language: | English |
Are the politics of the United States to blame for its current unsteady footing in the 21st century? This book aims to answer this uncomfortable but relevant question by examining the strengths and weaknesses of democracy, addressing complex topics such as the history of liberalism, the relationship between democracy and capitalism, the nature of representation, and the difference between government and politics.
Each of the book's chapters focuses on a recognized shortcoming of popular government, such as inefficiency, self-interestedness, and non-participation. Each section begins by focusing on current events and tracing issues back through history—through to the American founding, and in many instances, to antiquity. In the conclusion, the author proposes a series of thought-provoking fixes.
Are the politics of the United States to blame for its current unsteady footing in the 21st century? This book aims to answer this uncomfortable but relevant question by examining the strengths and weaknesses of democracy, addressing complex topics such as the history of liberalism, the relationship between democracy and capitalism, the nature of representation, and the difference between government and politics.
Each of the book's chapters focuses on a recognized shortcoming of popular government, such as inefficiency, self-interestedness, and non-participation. Each section begins by focusing on current events and tracing issues back through history—through to the American founding, and in many instances, to antiquity. In the conclusion, the author proposes a series of thought-provoking fixes.
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