Attention deficit democracy : the paradox of civic engagement / Ben Berger.

Author/creator Berger, Ben, 1968-
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton [N.J.] : Princeton University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxi, 201 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Preface -- Introduction -- The rules of engagement -- Political engagement as intrinsic good: Arendt and company -- Political engagement as instrumental good: Tocqueville, attention deficit, and energy -- Is political engagement better than sex? -- Conclusion: Tocqueville vs. the full monty.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011018236
ISBN9780691144689 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0691144680 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Standard identifier# 6825963

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JK1764 .B465 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold