“One of the symptoms of a declining social order is that its members have to give most of their time to politics, rather than to the real tasks of economic production, in an attempt to patch up the cracks already appearing from the 'inner contradictions' of such a system.”
Quote by Bernard Crick
Work
In Defence of Politics
This book delves into the significance of political engagement and governance, exploring various aspects of political life and its impact on communities and nations. more
Author
Bernard Crick
Bernard Crick was a British critic and historian renowned for his studies on the Victorian era and the British political system. He held professorships at the University of York and the University of California, Berkeley, and his writings have significantly influenced the study of modern British history. more