“Politics are, as it were, the market place and the price mechanism of all social demands - though there is no guarantee that a just price will be struck; and there is nothing spontaneous about politics- it depends on deliberate and continuous activity.”
Quote by Bernard Crick
Work
In Defense of Politics
This book delves into the complexities of political systems and the significance of political engagement, offering a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape. 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
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