The Politics of Moral Capital (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521663571)

John Kane argues that, despite appearances, politicians and governments care deeply about people's moral judgments, for these provide the moral capital they depend on for survival and effective functioning. Some famous leaders--Lincoln, de Gaulle, Mandela--illustrate the workings of moral capital in politics, and a study of the American presidency from Kennedy to Clinton shows how the moral capital of the United States has been eroded, with severe consequences for the nation's morale.

Author: John Kane
ISBN-10: 0521663571
ISBN-13: 9780521663571
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/23/2001
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.03w x 1.45d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2002 pg. 356