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Good And Bad Power - The Ideals And Betrayals Of Government

by Geoff Mulgan
Good And Bad Power - The Ideals And Betrayals Of Government - Thryft
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Unveiling the hidden intricacies of government's power.

Reasons to read: - This book provides a deep and thought-provoking analysis of what defines a good or bad government. - It offers insights into how governments function and how they should ideally operate. - Geoff Mulgan, a renowned expert in the field, shares his expertise and knowledge, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in politics and governance. - By understanding the significance of good government, readers can gain a better understanding of the impact it has on society and why it matters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Good And Bad Power - The Ideals And Betrayals Of Government

by Geoff Mulgan
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ISBN: 9780713998825
Authors: Geoff Mulgan
Publisher: Allen Lane
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, Sociology
Related Topics: Political Science, Government, Sociology, Politics, Social Issues, Social Justice
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 26 readers)

Description

How can we make the governments on which we depend for our welfare and survival behave like servants rather than masters? This is the oldest question in politics. It has been grappled with, but never satisfactorily answered, for thousands of years. In much of the world states remain oppressive, secretive and violent. It is no surprise that so much recent political theory has been concerned with how to protect people from dangerous states. Yet the only things as bad as states that are too strong are states that are too weak.The old democracies of western Europe and north America have achieved a rough balance between being too strong and too weak, yet still suffer from constant crises of moral purpose. There is a growing trend of anti-politics, manifest in falling turnouts and party membership, and an assumption that politicians represent the worst venality rather than the highest ideals. Something has gone badly wrong in our relationship with power. This book explains why we have arrived at this point, what can be done to change the world, and how the power of governments can be used for good.
 

Unveiling the hidden intricacies of government's power.

Reasons to read: - This book provides a deep and thought-provoking analysis of what defines a good or bad government. - It offers insights into how governments function and how they should ideally operate. - Geoff Mulgan, a renowned expert in the field, shares his expertise and knowledge, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in politics and governance. - By understanding the significance of good government, readers can gain a better understanding of the impact it has on society and why it matters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.