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Authority and Democracy

April Carter author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:2nd Aug '12

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This book debates the nature and functions of authority: it examines how far our inherited images of authority derive from an aristocratic and traditional order and considers which models of authority are still relevant in a democratic and rationalist society. It discusses the characteristics of the authority relationship, whether political authority differs from other kinds of authority, how authority relates to power and whether authority should be distinguished from the concept of legitimate rule.

The latter part of the book explores the relevance or irrelevance of authority in contemporary society. In particular it examines recent libertarian arguments for the rejection of all forms of authority and the special problems of creating and maintaining authority after revolution.

'This is a lively and lucid exposition of the concept and problem of authority in political and social life.’Political Studies, 28, 1980

ISBN: 9780415653626

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 190g

102 pages