How to Rule?

How to Rule?

EnglishEbook
Duncan, Grant (Massey University, New Zealand)
Taylor & Francis Ltd
EAN: 9781000451528
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A guide through history for those perplexed about the fate of democracy and the government of diverse societies. In war and in peace, amid disruptive change and during reconstruction, a government of people and events will always be called for. But in this age of anxiety and uncertainty, people on the left and the right are losing confidence in governments, elections and politicians. Many ask whether democracy has failed, and ponder alternatives. Knowing how to govern, and how to be governed, are necessary for solving collectively our pressing social and ecological problems.

This book rediscovers diverse models of government, including the successful statecraft and drastic mistakes of past rulers and their advisers. From ancient to modern times, what methods of government have arisen and succeeded, or what were their fatal flaws? What ethical and political ideas informed the rulers and the ruled? How have states dealt with unexpected calamities or with cultural and religious differences? And what kept things (more or less) running smoothly? Amid rapid change and political dissent, it’s timely to re-examine the ideas and practices that governed large populations and guided their rulers. In an age of political distrust, disruptive populism and global crises, we need to rearm ourselves with knowledge of history and diverse political ideas to better address contemporary problems.

This book will appeal to students in political theory, political history, or history of government and public policy.

EAN 9781000451528
ISBN 1000451526
Binding Ebook
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication date September 30, 2021
Pages 276
Language English
Country United Kingdom
Authors Duncan, Grant (Massey University, New Zealand)
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