Description
Political scientist Stein Ringen from the University of Oxford offers readers a provocative reflection on the principles of democratic governance: how does a government compel citizens to respect its authority? Every government must enforce unpopular measures, from tax collection to law enforcement to compliance with regulations. According to Ringen, however, strength alone is not enough; citizens must be willing to submit and be led. The author unravels this political puzzle without hesitation, sharply and convincingly demonstrating, through the examples of the United States and Great Britain, how a national culture of obedience is created and maintained. He shows the paths leaders must take if they want to govern through authority rather than force and who wish, in the words of Immanuel Kant, to "maintain order in a nation of devils."
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Author: Ringen Stein
Publication date: January 1, 2017
Manufacturer: Masarykova univerzita - Munipres
Genres: Non-fiction literature, Specialized and technical literature, Books
Pages: 229
ISBN/EAN: 9788021085060