| Legitimacy and Politics: A Contribution to the Study of Political Right and Political Responsibility Contributor(s): Coicaud, Jean-Marc (Author), Curtis, David Ames (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521787823 ISBN-13: 9780521787826 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $39.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Philosophy | Political |
| Dewey: 320.011 |
| LCCN: 2003268539 |
| Lexile Measure: 1600 |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6" W x 9" (0.94 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Instances of corruption, extremism, and public distrust have increasingly raised the question of political legitimacy in recent years. The author examines the issue by looking at the conditions necessary for a rule of law to exist. He argues that in a democracy the greater the powers given to a political leader, the greater that leader's responsibilities toward society. In order to enjoy legitimacy therefore, our rulers must assume these responsibilities and be held accountable for them. This book will be of interest to political and social theorists and political philosophers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Coicaud, Jean-Marc: - Jean-Marc Coicaud is Senior Academic Officer on the Peace and Governance Program of the United Nations University (Tokyo). |