Governance in Dark Times.
The Bookwatch • July, 2008 • Governance in Dark Times: Practical Philosophy for
Public Service
Governance in Dark Times
Camilla Stivers
Georgetown University Press
3420 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
158901197X, $24.95, www.press.georgetown.edu
As conditions in a country get worse, trust in the government tends
to dwindle. "Governance in Dark Times: Practical Philosophy for
Public Service" is a guide for those in the service of a public
that presumes corruption at every turn and has no faith in the system.
With advice on doing the right thing in the face of adversity, and
discussions on contested issues like terrorism and homeland security,
"Governance in Dark Times: Practical Philosophy for Public
Service" is a must for government employee and community library
social issues collections.
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