by Pierre Rosanvallon (Author)
Faced with government's ineptitude, people are attracted to strong leaders and bold action. As Pierre Rosanvallon demonstrates, presidentialism may reflect the particular concerns of today, but its many precursors show that democracy has always struggled with tension between popular government and concentrated authority.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 30 Mar 2018
ISBN 10: 0674979435
ISBN 13: 9780674979437