The New State, Group Organization the Solution, of Popular Government (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Follett, M. P.

 
9781330854600: The New State, Group Organization the Solution, of Popular Government (Classic Reprint)

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How group life can reshape democracy and empower everyday citizens to influence real change.

This book explains why sovereignty comes from the people and how diverse groups can work together to guide the state. It argues that direct government alone isn’t enough without organized, nonpartisan effort and shared purposes.

The author advocates for a practical path to stronger democracy through group organization, education, and participatory institutions. It emphasizes that democracy requires citizens who can think, discuss, and act together, not just cast ballots. The text outlines concepts like school centers, adult education, and the forum movement as ways to train and involve people in public life.
  • Understand why sovereignty is a shared, evolving will rather than a fixed power.
  • See why direct government must pair voting with group activity and civic education.
  • Learn how school centers and adult education can cultivate informed, active citizens.
  • Explore how nonpartisan groups can organize knowledge and common aims to improve governance.
Ideal for readers of political theory and practitioners seeking practical methods to strengthen democracy through education, community life, and citizen-led reform.

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