The Phantom Public by Walter Lippmann Paperback Book
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The Phantom Public by Walter Lippmann Paperback Book. This profound treatise challenges the traditional concept of the omnicompetent citizen and the idealized notion of a sovereign public. Through incisive analysis, Lippmann explores the limitations of democratic theory and the practical realities of governance in a specialized world. The Phantom Public by Walter Lippmann Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Phantom Public" is a seminal work of political philosophy and social criticism by Walter Lippmann. This profound treatise challenges the traditional concept of the omnicompetent citizen and the idealized notion of a sovereign public. Lippmann argues that the increasing complexity of modern society makes it impossible for individual citizens to possess the expert knowledge required to make informed decisions on every issue of public policy. Instead, he posits that the public is largely a phantom-a reactive body that only intervenes in affairs during times of crisis. Through incisive analysis, Lippmann explores the limitations of democratic theory and the practical realities of governance in a specialized world. He suggests that the true role of the public is not to direct the course of government, but to provide a check on the exercise of power and to choose between competing leaders. This work remains a cornerstone of twentieth-century political thought, offering essential insights into the nature of democracy, the power of media, and the challenges of collective decision-making in a technological age. "The Phantom Public" continues to be a vital resource for students of political science, sociology, and journalism, prompting readers to reconsider the fundamental relationship between the individual and the work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025901894 ISBN-13 9781025901893 Title The Phantom Public Author Walter Lippmann Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 210 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178587752; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
