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PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-10030019319X
ISBN-139780300193190
eBay Product ID (ePID)13038287956
Product Key Features
Book TitleNation of Devils : Democratic Leadership and the Problem of Obedience
Number of Pages264 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicPublic Affairs & Administration, World / European, Comparative Politics, American Government / General, Political Ideologies / Democracy, Sociology / Social Theory
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Social Science
AuthorStein Ringen
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight18.4 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-003467
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Cast[s] fresh light on a tired subject. . . . Nation of Devils crackles with dry epigrams. It reminds readers of how the supply-side of politics-law and government-is often neglected for the noisy demand-side that is the purview of voters and lobbyists. Demanding and idealistic, yes. But also a democracy for grown-ups." - The Economist, " Nation of Devils crackles with dry epigrams. It reminds readers of how the supply-side of politics--law and government--is often neglected for the noisy demand-side that is the purview of voters and lobbyists" -- The Economist, " Nation of Devils crackles with dry epigrams. It reminds readers of how the supply-side of politics-law and government-is often neglected for the noisy demand-side that is the purview of voters and lobbyists" - The Economist, "This is a terrific book that I can imagine readers turning back to again and again. It is a major contribution to the literature of political science. One of Ringen's greatest accomplishments here is that he reminds readers why this field was interesting in the first place."--Alan Wolfe, Boston College, "Cast[s] fresh light on a tired subject. . . . Nation of Devils crackles with dry epigrams. It reminds readers of how the supply-side of politics--law and government--is often neglected for the noisy demand-side that is the purview of voters and lobbyists. Demanding and idealistic, yes. But also a democracy for grown-ups." -- The Economist, ".. lively and thoughtful .. crisp and no-nonsense. Ringen's thesis is that better political leadership is possible."-Mark Mazower, Financial Times, "This is a terrific book that I can imagine readers turning back to again and again. It is a major contribution to the literature of political science. One of Ringen's greatest accomplishments here is that he reminds readers why this field was interesting in the first place."--Alan Wolfe, Boston College, ".. lively and thoughtful .. crisp and no-nonsense. Ringen's thesis is that better political leadership is possible."--Mark Mazower, Financial Times, "This is a terrific book that I can imagine readers turning back to again and again. It is a major contribution to the literature of political science. One of Ringen's greatest accomplishments here is that he reminds readers why this field was interesting in the first place."-Alan Wolfe, Boston College
Dewey Decimal320.941
SynopsisOxford University political theorist Stein Ringen offers a thought-provoking meditation on the art of democratic rule: how does a government persuade the people to accept its authority? Every government must make unpopular demands of its citizens, from levying taxes to enforcing laws and monitoring compliance to regulations. The challenge, Ringen argues, is that power is not enough; the populace must also be willing to be led. Ringen addresses this political conundrum unabashedly, using the United States and Britain as his prime examples, providing sharp opinions and cogent analyses on how the culture of national obedience is created and nurtured. He explores the paths leaders must choose if they wish to govern by authority rather than power, or, as the philosopher Immanuel Kant put it, to "maintain order in a nation of devils."
LC Classification NumberJN900.R56 2013
