Representative Government: Its Evils and Their Reform; A Lecture Delivered February 27, 1869, at the Invitation and Under the Auspices of the Trustees of the Cooper Union (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Simon Sterne

9780331843026: Representative Government: Its Evils and Their Reform; A Lecture Delivered February 27, 1869, at the Invitation and Under the Auspices of the Trustees of the Cooper Union (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331843021 ISBN 13: 9780331843026

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A sharp, accessible critique of democracy and representation, with clear ideas for reform that could reshape politics today.

This edition presents a wart-sounding call to examine how power really works in government.

The lecture surveys the faults of a system praised as representative, yet shown to be controlled by party, influence, and failed delegation. It argues for decentralization, reduced special-legislation, and a closer linking of government to the people’s actual interests, with a vision of a truly representative process.

Readers will encounter a practical critique of how current institutions concentrate power, and a proposed path toward more direct, responsive governance. The author blends historical context with concrete proposals, inviting readers to weigh reform ideas against the realities of city, state, and national politics.

Examination of how power is delegated and how private bills fuel corruption.
Advocacy for decentralization and local self-government to curb influence from politics and special interests.
Discussion of historical models of representation and proposals for a more personal form of representation.
Consideration of how reform could bring in broader thought and reduce party-driven gridlock.

Ideal for readers of political history and civic reform who want clear, practical ideas for improving governance.

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