Excerpt from Government and People: An Introduction to the Study of Citizenship
In this volume we are concerned with the second branch of activity, the study of government, and this branch is almost as important as the other. The mere stimulation of interest in public affairs may even be dangerous unless it is under proper guidance Uninformed public Spirit may, in Harrington's phrase, Spit fire and blow up castles whereas the same impulse based on adequate knowledge is more likely to lead to constructive reform.
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Excerpt from Government and People: An Introduction to the Study of Citizenship
In this volume we are concerned with the second branch of activity, the study of government, and this branch is almost as important as the other. The mere stimulation of interest in public affairs may even be dangerous unless it is under proper guidance Uninformed public Spirit may, in Harrington's phrase, Spit fire and blow up castles whereas the same impulse based on adequate knowledge is more likely to lead to constructive reform.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the study of government to those who will be responsible for participating in the government as voters and potential representatives. The author argues that government is not solely about authority, but is also about serving the public. Through exploring the work of local government, readers will gain insight into the actual mechanisms and responsibilities of their elected officials. They will learn how government interacts with everyday life, from issues of health and housing to education and maintaining infrastructure and community resources. Ultimately, this book will empower readers to better understand the role of government and to participate in maintaining a healthy and just society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330843369_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330843369
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles