Good and Bad Power: The Ideals and Betrayals of Government"Something has gone badly wrong in our relationship with power. Drawing on philosophical argument, historical examples and the author's experience working in government, this book explains why this has happened and what can be done. How can we make states simultaneously stronger and better? How can we make them moral but not indecisive, honest but not ineffective?"--BOOK JACKET. |
Contents
The Question of Good Power | 1 |
The Origins of the State | 14 |
Accelerated Evolution | 28 |
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The Art of Helping Others: Being Around, Being There, Being Wise Mark K. Smith,Heather Smith Limited preview - 2008 |