Yves R. Simon - Real Democracy

This is a long overdue analysis of Yves R. Simon's profound contribution to the theory and practice of democracy. Prominent scholar Vukan Kuic, who has edited several of Simon's posthumous volumes, analyzes Simon's treatment of the functions of government, his theories of democratic liberty and equality, and his concerns about the problems that modern technology presents for democracy.

Table des matières

Chapter 1 Philosopher in the City Chapter 2 Philosophy, Science, and Practical Wisdom Chapter 3 Liberty and Authority Chapter 4 Constitutional Democracy Chapter 5 Community of the Free Chapter 6 Democracy's Choices

A propos de l'auteur

Vukan Kuic is professor emeritus in the Department of Government and International studies at the University of South Carolina.

Résumé

This is an analysis of Yves R. Simon's contribution to the theory and practice of democracy. The author analyzes Simon's treatment of the functions of government, his theories of democratic liberty and equality, and his concerns about the problems that modern technology presents.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Vukan Kuic, Kuic Vukan
• Edition: Rowman & Littlefield
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 29.09.1999
• EAN: 9780847696130
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-9613-0
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 224 mm x 10 mm
• Poids: 236 g
• Thèmes: 20th Century Political Thinkers; Fias Occasional Paper; 20th Century Political Thinkers; 20th Century Political Thinker; Fias Occasional Paper
• Catégories: Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences politiques > Sciences politiques et formation politique; PHILOSOPHY / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, Philosophy, Political science & theory, Political science and theory, Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies, Left-of-centre democratic ideologies