| The Politics of Moral Capital Contributor(s): Kane, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521663571 ISBN-13: 9780521663571 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $39.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2001 Annotation: John Kane argues that, despite appearances, politicians and governments care deeply about people's moral judgments, for these provide the moral capital they depend on for survival and effective functioning. Some famous leaders--Lincoln, de Gaulle, Mandela--illustrate the workings of moral capital in politics, and a study of the American presidency from Kennedy to Clinton shows how the moral capital of the United States has been eroded, with severe consequences for the nation's morale. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Philosophy | Political |
| Dewey: 320.011 |
| LCCN: 00066693 |
| Lexile Measure: 1590 |
| Series: Contemporary Political Theory |
| Physical Information: 1.45" H x 6.03" W x 8.96" (1.01 lbs) 288 pages |