Modern Prince What Leaders Need to Know Now

Name: Modern Prince What Leaders Need to Know Now
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ISBN: 9780300105957

ISBN-10: 0300105959

ISBN-13: 9780300105957

Edition: 2004

Authors: Carnes Lord

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An eminent political scientist and government official here offers witty and trenchant counsel on what leaders need to know in order to be effective—how to deal with war and crises, diplomacy, secret intelligence, political advisors, the media, and more. “A tour de force. . . . Lord’s understanding of the workings of government, both ancient and modern, is profound, and his ability to assimilate the two, makesThe Modern Princeindispensable. . . . As a handbook for leaders it deserves to become an instant classic.”—Brian M. Carney,Wall Street Journal “Our politics will be a lot healthier if our politicians can be persuaded to read Carnes Lord’s engaging and penetrating book. And even if the…

Book details

List price: $37.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 8/11/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.10" wide x 12.44" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 1.166
Language: English



Preface



Why Leadership Is Still Possible



Why Leadership Is Still Necessary



Leadership and Statecraft



On States



On Regimes



Elites and How to Manage Them



Modern Founders



Executive Power and Constitutional Democracy



Democracy Without Leaders



Autocratic Democracy



What Goals Leaders Pursue



What Tools Leaders Have Available



Administration



Law



Education and Culture



Economics



Diplomacy



Force



Intelligence



Communication



On Strategy



On Crisis Management



Advice and Decision



Leadership and Politics



Why Leadership Depends on the Times



Exhortation to Preserve Democracy from the Barbarians


Notes


Acknowledgments


Index