Robert A. Kagan Livres

Examining the evolving role of law in society, this work distinguishes between repressive law, marked by conflict and special interests, and responsive law, which aims to achieve an ideal polity. Nonet and Selznick advocate for the integration of legal, political, and social theory, proposing a typology that includes repressive, autonomous, and responsive law. The authors provide a framework for analyzing legal systems, emphasizing the importance of responsive governance. Robert A. Kagan's introduction contextualizes the text for modern readers, highlighting the influence of legal values across various institutions.

The extent to which government should be involved with regulation in the private sector is much debated. More fundamentally, one might ask exactly what is regulation, why is it needed, how is it formulated, and how is it enforced? These questions are especially relevant at a time in United States history when federal involvement in spheres traditionally left to individuals is being widely debated on all sides of the political spectrum.

An essay that outlines a perspective for the study of leadership in administrative organizations. It was written in the conviction that more reflective, theoretical discussion is needed to guide the gathering of facts that the diagnosis of troubles.