American pragmatism and democratic faith
Auteur :
Lacey, Robert
Éditeur :
Cornell University Press
ISBN :
9780875803791
Date de publication :
14 nov. 2007
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,7 cm
Poids :
907 g
Format :
Paper over boards
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Tracing the history of a salient idea in American political thought, this book elucidates the assumptions underlying participatory democracy. It also assesses both its usefulness and coherence, and reveals it to be less a theory than a faith - a faith that has largely failed to follow through on its promise.