Madison's Metronome : The Constitution, Majority Rule, and the Tempo of American Politics.

Examines the significance of time in James Madison's theory of majority rule. Madison worried that the drive for instant political gratification might lead to an inflamed majority that would not rule reasonably. His philosophy-that the natural power of time will defuse passions-is incompatible...

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Autor principal: Weiner, Greg
Format: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:anglès
Publicat: La Vergne : University Press of Kansas, 2022.
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Sumari:Examines the significance of time in James Madison's theory of majority rule. Madison worried that the drive for instant political gratification might lead to an inflamed majority that would not rule reasonably. His philosophy-that the natural power of time will defuse passions-is incompatible with the current political ethos that values quick decision-making.
Descripció de l’ítem:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripció física:1 online resource (210 p.)
ISBN:9780700635009
0700635009