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Publication Date
2006-08-01
Pages
142
ISBN
9780300116076
Book Title
On Political Equality
Publisher
Yale University Press
Item Length
8.2 in
Publication Year
2006
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.6 in
Author
Robert Alan Dahl
Genre
Political Science, Social Science
Topic
Sociology / General, General, Political Ideologies / Democracy
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300116071
ISBN-13
9780300116076
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52769259

Product Key Features

Book Title
On Political Equality
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Sociology / General, General, Political Ideologies / Democracy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Social Science
Author
Robert Alan Dahl
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-009072
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
""On Political Equality" has all of the earmarks of a book by Robert A. Dahl--sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."--Fred Greenstein, Princeton University, "On Political Equalityis notable for its clarity and simplicity, but don''t be fooled-it asks one of the most difficult questions a nation can face: should we strive for more political equality over the coming century despite the controversy that will ensue? Dahl answers with a resounding yes, and shows why almost any effort is worth the cost."-Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University, ""On Political Equality" has all of the earmarks of a book by Robert A. Dahl-- sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."-- Fred Greenstein, Princeton University, "On Political Equalityhas all of  the earmarks of a book by Robert A. Dahl-sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."-Fred Greenstein, Princeton University, " On Political Equality is notable for its clarity and simplicity, but don't be fooled-it asks one of the most difficult questions a nation can face: should we strive for more political equality over the coming century despite the controversy that will ensue? Dahl answers with a resounding yes, and shows why almost any effort is worth the cost."-Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University, "On Political Equality is notable for its clarity and simplicity, but don't be fooled�it asks one of the most difficult questions a nation can face: should we strive for more political equality over the coming century despite the controversy that will ensue? Dahl answers with a resounding yes, and shows why almost any effort is worth the cost."�Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University, ""On Political Equality" is notable for its clarity and simplicity, but don''t be fooled-- it asks one of the most difficult questions a nation can face: should we strive for more political equality over the coming century despite the controversy that will ensue? Dahl answers with a resounding yes, and shows why almost any effort is worth the cost."-- Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University, " On Political Equality has all of  the earmarks of a book by Robert A. Dahl-sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."-Fred Greenstein, Princeton University, " On Political Equality has allof the earmarksof a book byRobertA. Dahl-sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."-Fred Greenstein, Princeton University, "On Political Equality has all of the earmarks of a book by Robert A. Dahl�sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."�Fred Greenstein, Princeton University, " On Political Equality has all of the earmarks of a book by Robert A. Dahl-sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."-Fred Greenstein, Princeton University, "On Political Equality is notable for its clarity and simplicity, but don't be fooled-it asks one of the most difficult questions a nation can face: should we strive for more political equality over the coming century despite the controversy that will ensue? Dahl answers with a resounding yes, and shows why almost any effort is worth the cost."-Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University, "On Political Equality has all  of   the earmarks  of a book by  Robert  A. Dahl-sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."-Fred Greenstein, Princeton University, " On Political Equality is notable for its clarity and simplicity, but don''t be fooled-it asks one of the most difficult questions a nation can face: should we strive for more political equality over the coming century despite the controversy that will ensue? Dahl answers with a resounding yes, and shows why almost any effort is worth the cost."-Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University, "On Political Equality has all of the earmarks of a book by Robert A. Dahl-sharp edged reasoning, unfolding logic, and lucid writing."-Fred Greenstein, Princeton University
Dewey Decimal
323.5
Synopsis
Robert A. Dahl, one of the world s most influential and respected political scientists, has spent a lifetime exploring the institutions and practices of democracy in such landmark books as "Who Governs?," "On Democracy," and "How Democratic Is the American Constitution?" Here, Dahl looks at the fundamental issue of equality and how and why governments have fallen short of their democratic ideals.At the center of the book is the question of whether the goal of political equality is so far beyond our human limits that it should be abandoned in favor of more attainable ends, or if there are ways to realistically address and reduce inequities. Though complete equality is unattainable, Dahl argues that strides toward that ideal are both desirable and feasible. He shows the remarkable shift in recent centuries toward democracy and political equality the world over. He explores the growth of democratic institutions, the expansion of citizenship, and the various obstacles that stand in the way of gains in political equality. Dahl also looks at the motives, particularly those of emotion and reason, that play such a crucial role in the struggle for equality.In conclusion, Dahl assesses the contemporary political landscape in the United States. He looks at the likelihood of political "in"equality increasing, and poses one scenario in which Americans grow more unequal in their influence over their government. The counter scenario foresees a cultural shift in which citizens, rejecting what Dahl calls competitive consumerism, invest time and energy in civic action and work to reduce the inequality that now exists among Americans.", Robert A. Dahl, one of the world's most influential and respected political scientists, has spent a lifetime exploring the institutions and practices of democracy in such landmark books as Who Governs? , On Democracy , and How Democratic Is the American Constitution?   Here, Dahl looks at the fundamental issue of equality and how and why governments have fallen short of their democratic ideals.  At the center of the book is the question of whether the goal of political equality is so far beyond our human limits that it should be abandoned in favor of more attainable ends, or if there are ways to realistically address and reduce inequities. Though complete equality is unattainable, Dahl argues that strides toward that ideal are both desirable and feasible. He shows the remarkable shift in recent centuries toward democracy and political equality the world over. He explores the growth of democratic institutions, the expansion of citizenship, and the various obstacles that stand in the way of gains in political equality. Dahl also looks at the motives, particularly those of emotion and reason, that play such a crucial role in the struggle for equality.   In conclusion, Dahl assesses the contemporary political landscape in the United States. He looks at the likelihood of political in equality increasing, and poses one scenario in which Americans grow more unequal in their influence over their government. The counter scenario foresees a cultural shift in which citizens, rejecting what Dahl calls "competitive consumerism," invest time and energy in civic action and work to reduce the inequality that now exists among Americans.
LC Classification Number
JC423.D2498 2006

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