{"product_id":"nation-of-devils-9780300193190","title":"Nation of Devils","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery government must make unpopular demands of its citizens, from levying taxes to enforcing laws and monitoring compliance to regulations. The challenge, the author argues, is that power is not enough; the populace must also be willing to be led. He addresses this political conundrum unabashedly, using the US and Britain as his prime examples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a terrific book that I can imagine readers turning back to again and again.  It is a major contribution to the literature of political science. One of Ringen's greatest accomplishments here is that he reminds readers why this field was interesting in the first place.\"—Alan Wolfe, Boston College -- Alan Wolfe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eNation of Devils\u003c\/i\u003e crackles with dry epigrams. It reminds readers of how the supply-side of politics—law and government—is often neglected for the noisy demand-side that is the purview of voters and lobbyists”\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/p\u003e * The Economist *\u003cbr\u003e“Cast[s] fresh light on a tired subject. . . . \u003ci\u003eNation of Devils\u003c\/i\u003e crackles with dry epigrams. It reminds readers of how the supply-side of politics—law and government—is often neglected for the noisy demand-side that is the purview of voters and lobbyists. Demanding and idealistic, yes. But also a democracy for grown-ups.”\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e * The Economist *\u003cbr\u003e\".. lively and thoughtful .. crisp and no-nonsense. Ringen's thesis is that better political leadership is possible.\"—Mark Mazower, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e -- Mark Mazower * Financial Times *","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017738223959,"sku":"9780300193190","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780300193190.jpg?v=1750774509","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nation-of-devils-9780300193190","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}