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Understanding how law, duty, and power shape democracy—and how society enforces both order and reform.
This book surveys the core duties of citizens and the state, explaining why obedience to law is essential for civilization. It argues that the social will, not just statutes, determines real law, and it warns how gaps between law and practice can fuel corruption. The text also connects everyday politics to larger forces, from local governance to national movements, showing how institutions are tested during moments of crisis.
You’ll see how private vice and public power can mingle to influence legislation, and why enforcement matters as much as law on the books. The author links the integrity of political systems to the daily lives of people, and he considers both how reforms take root and why some reforms falter without broad public support. The discussion extends to international law and the pursuit of peace, reminding readers that order at home relies on orderly rules abroad.- How obedience, social will, and legal categories interact to shape democratic life
- The relationship between law-making, enforcement, and political corruption
- The need for strong, uniform policy and effective institutions to prevent graft
- The role of education, reform, and public recreation in strengthening democracy
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compelling critique of the shortcomings of modern democracy in the US. Given the increase in individual and corporate corruption and the dwindling sense of social obligation, the text explores how the government has failed to deliver on the social justice it once promised. The author meticulously traces the historical evolution of representative democracy, highlighting the ways in which it has fallen short of its ideals. While democracy is considered an untried experiment, with universal suffrage being a relatively new feature, the book argues that we must address the key problems of this system in order to return to the ideals on which it was founded. Throughout, the book situates this critique within the broader context of democratic development in the West, and traces the historical shifts within the US democratic system. Engaging with the ideas of authors like Plato and Burke, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to get a deeper understanding of the complex challenges facing democracy in the 21st century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330123577_0
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