The Phantom Public (Paperback)

Walter Lippmann

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Editorial: Tradd Street Press, 2026

1025901894 / 9781025901893

Serie: Libro 7 de 33 - Library of Conservative Thought

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Paperback. "The Phantom Public" is a seminal work of political philosophy and social criticism by Walter Lippmann. This profound treatise challenges the traditional concept of the omnicompetent citizen and the idealized notion of a sovereign public. Lippmann argues that the increasing complexity of modern society makes it impossible for individual citizens to possess the expert knowledge required to make informed decisions on every issue of public policy. Instead, he posits that the public is largely a phantom-a reactive body that only intervenes in affairs during times of crisis. Through incisive analysis, Lippmann explores the limitations of democratic theory and the practical realities of governance in a specialized world. He suggests that the true role of the public is not to direct the course of government, but to provide a check on the exercise of power and to choose between competing leaders. This work remains a cornerstone of twentieth-century political thought, offering essential insights into the nature of democracy, the power of media, and the challenges of collective decision-making in a technological age. "The Phantom Public" continues to be a vital resource for students of political science, sociology, and journalism, prompting readers to reconsider the fundamental relationship between the individual and the state.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Título
The Phantom Public (Paperback)
Autor
Walter Lippmann
Editorial
Tradd Street Press
Año de publicación
2026
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1025901894
ISBN 13
9781025901893
Serie
Libro 7 de 33: Library of Conservative Thought

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