Routledge Political Discipline in a Free Society Book

Explore the evolution of political thought with Political Discipline in a Free Society: The Sustained Initiative. Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Political Science series, this text traces the history and development of political philosophies from the 17th century to the present day. The book examines how cumulative learning from experience applies to various sectors of modern life. Readers will see how these principles influence social legislation, social services, party politics, and defense strategy. It also looks at the trends emerging from the modern explosion of knowledge and capital. At its core, the work argues that social control works best when it is a deliberate, joint creation based on learning from social experience. This perspective treats political discipline as a process of submission to social experience, much like logical or scientific disciplines. This book is a valuable resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and political science.