Governmentally Enhanced Instability: Modern Challenges to Political Order in the United States
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Authors
Schaffer, Kirk A.
Issue Date
1980
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Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
This is a brief study concerning the stability of the political system in the United States. It focuses on the
national government since this is where expansion has been
the most noticeable and meaningful.
Chapter one begins in ancient times, applying Aristotle's
thoughts on the stability of a state to the current analysis
of the causes of political disorder. The second chapter considers four aspects of governmental
expansion: (1) modern liberalism, the philosophical force behind
the extension of the federal government's influence in
previously private domains, (2) the relationship between political
participation and the expansion of governmental activities
as it affects the stability of the country, (3) the revolution
of rising expectations, a significant destabilizing factor
that has been oblivious to containment, and (4) the failing
public confidence in all forms of authority, especially the
national government.
Chapter three analyzes the political complications of
the retraction of governmental influence. Chapter four glances at the success of the United States
to remain essentially stable while other countries have fallen
victim to revolution. The final chapter reminds us that stability must be a
qualified objective.
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vii, 79 p.
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