The Leadership Dilemma in Modern Democracy
Language: English
Published by Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2004
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The author argues that leadership theory cannot be done without a critical examination of democratic theory. This book redirects the study of political leadership back to its roots by reviewing the works of Machiavelli, Locke, Montesquieu, and the authors of The Federalist Papers, as well as recent theorists.
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- Title
- The Leadership Dilemma in Modern Democracy
- Author
- Kenneth P Ruscio
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1840646462
- ISBN 13
- 9781840646467
It is impossible to imagine effective democracies without effective leaders. Yet leaders are often seen as the problem democratic governance is designed to solve, not the solution. Through a careful but lively critique of some of the classic works in modern democratic thought - from Machiavelli to Locke and from The Federalist Papers to Rawls - The Leadership Dilemma in Modern Democracy explains what is meant by effective political leadership in a system and culture of government where the power and discretion of leaders are severely limited.
A compelling and provocative study, this volume will be of interest to scholars of leadership studies, political scientists, democratic theorists, and all those interested in concepts of democracy and the challenges faced by leaders.
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