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PublisherYale University Press

ISBN-10030019319X

ISBN-139780300193190

eBay Product ID (ePID)13038287956

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Book TitleNation of Devils : Democratic Leadership and the Problem of Obedience

Number of Pages264 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPublic Affairs & Administration, World / European, Comparative Politics, American Government / General, Political Ideologies / Democracy, Sociology / Social Theory

Publication Year2013

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Social Science

AuthorStein Ringen

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length1 in

Item Width0.6 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, "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

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