The Real Democracy: First Essays of the Rota Club (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
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Print on Demand. This book explores the concept of property in the context of history, arguing that it is a crucial factor in distributing economic and political power. The author believes that true democracy is only possible when a nation's property is predominantly owned by its citizens and not concentrated in the hands of a few. The author explores the development of the Gild System in the Middle Ages, which aimed to protect workers and consumers and promote fairness in trade. However, the Gild System declined due to the rise of capitalism, government intervention favoring capital, and the failure of the Gilds to adapt to changing economic circumstances. The book traces the subsequent rise of the Proletarian State, characterized by a small, wealthy elite owning the means of production and a large, impoverished class with no economic security. This system, despite its claims of necessity, undermines demand and stifles economic growth. The author concludes that true democracy and economic prosperity require a fairer distribution of property. 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.…
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- Title
- The Real Democracy: First Essays of the Rota Club (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- J. E. F. Mann
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330594460
- ISBN 13
- 9781330594469
- Seller catalogs
- Political Theory and History
Explore how democracy and economic life could coexist through historical insight and bold ideas.
This collection examines how property, industry, and social organization shape real political power, inviting readers to rethink ownership and governance.
Drawing on historical examples like medieval guilds and a vision of an “Associative State,” the book questions modern approaches to reform and offers a framework for evaluating economic arrangements. It presents a clear, patient argument for balancing individual initiative with communal responsibility, aiming to illuminate how a functional democracy might look in practice.
- Clear analysis of how wealth concentration relates to political power.
- Discussion of the role of guilds, state, and voluntary associations in shaping industry.
- Arguments about fairness, consumer influence, and democratic control of production.
- Thoughtful examination of reform ideas without resorting to hype or certainty.
Ideal for readers of political economy and history who want a practical, historically grounded look at democracy and ownership.
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