Elites, Non-Elites, and Political Realism
Author | : John Higley |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2021 |
ISBN-10 | : 1538162881 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781538162880 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Elites, Non-Elites, and Political Realism by : John Higley
Download or read book Elites, Non-Elites, and Political Realism written by John Higley and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2021 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fearless study offers a broad and realistic understanding of what is and isn't possible in modern politics. Higley contends that stable liberal democracy is possible only when elites, although always self-interested, are unified and drive a coherent political agenda. Without this vital component, the prospects for lasting democracy grow dim.