Neither Liberty Nor Safety: Fear, Ideology, and the Growth of Government
The history of the United States, from the 19th century to present day, is included in this examination of the very foundations of unwarranted government intrusiveness that illuminates the two essential elements that have led to the expansion of the state' s authority-- the ideology that the government should serve as a savior whenever people face threats to their well-being and the public fear that follows the perception of a large-scale threat to peace or prosperity. When these two factors operate simultaneously, people demand that the government take protective measures on their behalf. Hence, in an outburst of opportunism, the growth of g…
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- ISBN: 978-1-59813-012-6
- EAN: 9781598130126
- Produktnummer: 2621588
- Verlag: Independent Inst
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
- Seitenangabe: 202 S.
- Masse: H22.7 cm x B15.4 cm x D1.3 cm 363 g
- Gewicht: 363
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