{"product_id":"the-politician-a-companion-to-niccolo-machiavelli-s-the-prince-9783030390938","title":"The Politician: A Companion to Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe age of princes has passed, but the age of politicians is at its heights. So is Niccolò Machiavelli’s \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e any less relevant? No. But it needs an update, to reflect the political realities of our times. That is the purpose of this groundbreaking manuscript—a guide to success in contemporary politics, where the democratically-elected politician has assumed the role of the classical prince. Here is revealed how a politician must act if she wants to be successful, how she must plot her every move, whether dealing with colleagues, constituents, family members, bureaucrats, lobbyists or the media. \u003c\/p\u003e  Indeed, this manuscript is unique, for it exposes at a level of detail never seen before the inner workings of the mind of the contemporary politician. And while it may prove an asset to aspiring politicians, its frank and honest nature will no doubt strike fear in the hearts of incumbent politicians as it sheds light on their motives, intentions, and aspirations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProlegomena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Lay of the Land\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eI. From the prince to the politicianII. The role of the politician in the liberal democratic stateIII. What draws the citizen to the world of politicsIV. Why all politics is localV. The politician: crusader and opportunist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting Elected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVI. How the aspiring political may gain election\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHolding Office\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVII. How the politician should deal with his political superiorsVIII. How the politician should deal with her political peersIX. How the politician should deal with his political inferiorsX. How the politician should behave in curiaXI. How the politician should behave in cameraXII. Concerning particular dangers for the politician as office holderXIII. Concerning the politician and his constituents XIV. Concerning the politician and her personal staffXV. Concerning the politician and the bureaucracyXVI. Concerning the politician and her financial backersXVII. Concerning the politician and those who may command blocs of votersXVIII. Concerning the politician, policy makers, consultants and lobbyistsXIX. Concerning the politician and the mediaXX. Concerning the politician and her familyXXI. Concerning political discourse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting Re-Elected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eXXII. How the politician should behave between electionsXXIII. How the politician should behave during re-election campaignsXXIV. Concerning the risks attendant on political ascensions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnds and Means\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eXXV. The politician's better angelXXVI. Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePostscripts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eConcerning Donald TrumpGlossary of Proper NamesAcknowledgementsIndex","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland AG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742845567319,"sku":"9783030390938","price":58.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9783030390938.jpg?v=1758386979","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-politician-a-companion-to-niccolo-machiavelli-s-the-prince-9783030390938","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}