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The American lie: government by the people and other political fables
2007, Paradigm Publishers
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Table of Contents
Preface
Interests and principles in political life
The principles of cynical realism
Altruism and interests
Interests and principles
Principles as political weapons
Becoming realistically cynical
Public opinion: myths and realities
Advertising
Publicity
Measuring opinion
Elections and the limits of popular government
Voting as a means of regulating popular political activity
The limits of voting
Political marketing
Private interests and public policies
Mobilization bias
Organizational bias
Private capture
Pathologies of government
Popular influence and state power
Who governs?
Delegation of power
Presidential power
The citizen and the state
Conclusion: why participate in politics?
The myth of political leadership
Public lies and private purposes
State secrets
Practicing defensive politics
Notes
Index
About the author.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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