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Professors Peter Drucker, Delbert Miller, and Robert Dahl approach this problem from very distinct vantage points, and this is clearly reflected in the content Of their argument. Thus, the reader is treated to a spectrum of opposing views by a constitutional lawyer, a sociologist, and a political scientist. If there is little apparent agree ment among them, there is at least a sharpening of focus on the major facets of the problem Of individual freedom and decision-making in contemporary American society.
The discussion opens with a paper by Professor Drucker on Individual Freedom and Effective Government in a Society Of super-powers. In bold, sweeping strokes, Drucker outlines the dramatic change that has occurred in the world since 1900, the change in the power-structure and power-dynamics Of society. He briefly delineates some of the major dilemmas that have arisen to face us as a result Of this change - dilemmas which are worldwide in scope. The heart of his discussion is the effect of this change on the federal and local levels of government in the United States, and the consequences for the individual citizen. The fol lowing questions form the focus Of his attention: 1) How to restore effectiveness to government; (2) How to prevent interest-group power - centers from usurping governmental functions; and (3) How to safeguard and strengthen the freedom Of the person.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 0259951765
- ISBN 13 9780259951766
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages199
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book approaches the theme of power and democracy in the United States by examining the fundamental realignment of power that has occurred over the past century. The author argues that, unlike the past, there is no longer one single organized power in the country, but rather a myriad of little power-centers, from corporations and labor unions to universities and professional societies. This has vast implications for the federal and local levels of government, putting into question their effectiveness and ability to safeguard individual freedom. The author explores how the growth of these non-governmental institutions has the potential to both strengthen and weaken our democratic system, highlighting the need to restore effectiveness to government, prevent the usurping of government functions by interest groups, and strengthen the freedoms of the individual in the face of this new complexity. In its exploration of these issues, this book provides a timely analysis of the challenges facing American democracy in the 21st century. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259951766_0
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