Mary Parker Follett

The New State

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"The New State: Group Organization the Solution of Popular Government" by M. P. Follett explores the crucial role of group organization in achieving effective political participation and popular government. A foundational text in both political science and social psychology, this work delves into the dynamics of group behavior and its profound impact on democracy. Follett examines how individuals engage within groups to shape political outcomes, offering insights into the mechanisms that drive popular government. This exploration of political participation remains remarkably relevant, prompting readers to consider the enduring challenges and opportunities within democratic systems. Drawing from the fields of political science and sociology, "The New State" presents a timeless analysis of how people organize and participate in the political sphere. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of Follett's important work for anyone interested in the theory and practice of democracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 258
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 367g
• ISBN-13: 9781023567039
• ISBN-10: 1023567032
• Artikelnr.: 74016086

Autorenporträt

Mary Parker Follett (1868.1933) was an American theorist and social innovator whose pioneering work reshaped democratic theory and organizational studies. Educated in political science at Radcliffe College, Follett began her career in social work, establishing community centers in Boston that became laboratories for her ideas on group organization and participatory democracy. Her early writings, including ' The New State ' (1918), combined practical experience with philosophical insight to propose new models of civic engagement and societal cooperation. Follett later extended her ideas to the fields of management and leadership, consulting for major corporations and government agencies in the United States and Britain. She championed cooperative leadership over hierarchical control, viewing diversity as a source of innovation and strength. Although her work was overlooked during her lifetime, Folletts concepts of federalism and creative citizenship have gained posthumous recognition for anticipating modern movements in deliberative democracy and civic education. Folletts legacy endures through her influence on political philosophy, organizational behavior, and social activism. Her call for integrating local initiatives with national purpose remains foundational for scholars and practitioners exploring democratic renewal and societal cooperation. Through works like ' The New State ', Mary Parker Follett continues to inspire those who seek to build more inclusive, participatory, and resilient communities.