The Trouble with Government

In the past thirty years, Americans have lost faith in their government and the politicians who lead it. They have blamed Washington for a long list of problems, ranging from poor schools to costly medical care to high rates of violent crime. After investigating these complaints and determining that many are justified, Derek Bok seeks to determine the main reasons for the failings and frustrations associated with government.

About the author

Derek C. Bok is President Emeritus and Three Hundredth Anniversary University Professor, Harvard University.

Summary

In the past 30 years, Americans have lost faith in their government. They have blamed Washington for problems ranging from poor schools to costly medical care to high rates of violent crime. Determining that many of these complaints are justified, Bok seeks to determine the reasons for the failings and frustrations associated with government.

Product details

• Authors: Derek Bok, Derek Curtis Bok
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2002
• EAN: 9780674008328
• ISBN: 978-0-674-00832-8
• No. of pages: 507
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 233 mm x 34 mm
• Weight: 753 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education