In the Name of the People - Imprint Academic

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Are our 'democracies' truly democratic? In the Name of the People examines the myth of modern democracy and finds it wanting. The various oligarchies of the world blame the madness of modern life on the greed and stupidity of ordinary people: this book argues that, on the contrary, elites indulge a limitless greed for power and wealth under cover of 'giving the people what they want'. As a coda to his short book, Ivo Mosley examines what true democracy has meant over the last two and a half millennia, and examines how it could be incorporated into current political structures to give them meaning, life and accountability.
Source: Publishers Weekly

"Full of black humor, Mosley, grandson of British fascist leader Oswald Mosley, acutely understands how and why current forms of electoral governance are destined to fall short of their promise."

Source: Book News

"A historical assessment and scathing critique of representative government."

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"Almost all evils of the present day are attributed to the emergence, and subsequent establishment, of representative government..."

Source: Mortgage Strategy

Credit: Honor Whiteman

"This book is a refreshingly interesting and honest read and will leave you condemning the government even more, if that is possible."

Source: Book News

"Mosley considers the rise of the corporation and its relationship to the representative form of government."

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Credit: Keith Richmond

"Food for thought."
Paperback
- Publication Date: 28 February 2013
- ISBN-13: 9781845402624
- Extent: Main content page count : 200
- Code: 1845402626
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 21 x 1.3 cm
- Weight: 300 grams
- List Price: £14.95
- ONIX Version 2.1, Version 3

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Title: In the Name of the People
Subtitle: Pseudo-Democracy and the Spoiling of our World
Author: Ivo Mosley
Collection: Societas
Language: English
Publisher: Imprint Academic
Imprint: Societas

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