Excerpt from Government and People: An Introduction to the Study of Citizenship
In this volume we are concerned with the second branch of activity, the study of government, and this branch is almost as important as the other. The mere stimulation of interest in public affairs may even be dangerous unless it is under proper guidance Uninformed public Spirit may, in Harrington's phrase, Spit fire and blow up castles whereas the same impulse based on adequate knowledge is more likely to lead to constructive reform.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the study of government to those who will be responsible for participating in the government as voters and potential representatives. The author argues that government is not solely about authority, but is also about serving the public. Through exploring the work of local government, readers will gain insight into the actual mechanisms and responsibilities of their elected officials. They will learn how government interacts with everyday life, from issues of health and housing to education and maintaining infrastructure and community resources. Ultimately, this book will empower readers to better understand the role of government and to participate in maintaining a healthy and just society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330843369_0
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