
Foundations of Representative Democracy
Lance deHaven-Smith(Author)
Peter Lang Verlag
Will be published approx. on 1. November 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
VI, 414 pages
978-0-8204-4099-6 (ISBN)
Description
Foundations of Representative Democracy analyzes a unique collection of works. This book relates how great philosophers of political theory such as Plato, Aristotle, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Thomas Jefferson contributed to what we now know as «representative democracy». Professor deHaven-Smith enhancesthe reader's comprehension and ability to identify the nexus between classical ideas and representative democracy by discussing major themes, key points, and implications found in these classical works. This is an excellent resource for anyone involved in government - ranging from public administrators to politicians to academia and students.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 23 cm
Width: 16 cm
Weight
570 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8204-4099-6 (9780820440996)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
The Author: Lance DeHaven-Smith is Associate Director of the Florida Institute of Government and Professor in the Reubin O'D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University. He is the author of ten books on a wide range of topics. His works in political theory and philosophy include Philosophical Critiques of Policy Analysis and The Hidden Teachings of Jesus.