The Spirit of Compromise: Why Governing Demands It and Campaigning Undermines It
by Amy Gutmann, Dennis F. Thompson
A thoughtful analysis of why compromise is vital for democratic governance yet frequently undermined by the demands of political campaigning and partisan conflict.
About This Book
The Spirit of Compromise examines the tension between the need for compromise in governing and the pressures of political campaigning.
The authors analyze how democratic institutions require negotiation and mutual concessions to function effectively.
They explore the challenges politicians face when balancing campaign promises with the practical demands of governance.
The book offers insights into why compromise is both necessary and difficult in contemporary political systems.
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