| Description |
189 pages ; 22 cm |
| Series |
An Atlantic Monthly Press book |
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Atlantic Monthly Press book.
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| Contents |
BOOK 1. The decline of the west: 1. The obscure revolution -- 2. The malady of democratic states -- 3. The derangement of powers -- 4. The public interest -- 5. The two functions -- 6. The totalitarian counterrevolution -- 7. The adversaries of liberal democracy -- BOOK 2. The public philosophy: 8. The eclipse of the public philosophy -- 9. The renewal of the public philosophy -- 10. The two realms -- 11. The defense of civility -- Index |
| Summary |
Publisher's description: Freedom demands responsibility. In this cogent, penetrating analysis of the changing state of Western democracies, Walter Lippmann, dean of political news columnists, presents a lucid, balanced summary of the crucial decisions facing every thoughtful 20th century citizen. He urges free men everywhere to take a lively, responsible interest in their government in order to preserve their liberties and defend themselves against totalitarianism |
| Notes |
"A Mentor book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Democracy.
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Political science.
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| LC no. |
55006533 |
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