About the book
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“We need a new idea of how to govern. The current system is broken. Law is supposed to be a framework for humans to make choices, not the replacement for free choice.” So notes Philip K. Howard in the new Afterword to his explosive manifesto The Death of Common Sense. Here Howard offers nothing less than a fresh, lucid, practical operating system for modern democracy. America is drowning—in law, lawsuits, and nearly endless red tape. Before acting or making a decision, we often abandon our best instincts. We pause, we worry, we equivocate, and then we divert our energy into trying to protect ourselves. Filled with one too many examples of bureaucratic overreach, The Death of Common Sense demonstrates how we—and our country—can at last get back on track.
Editions of The Death of Common Sense
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780517316962
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679429944
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812982749
- EBook
- ISBN 9780679644101
Read an Excerpt
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“We need a new idea of how to govern. The current system is broken. Law is supposed to be a framework for humans to make choices, not the replacement for free choice.” So notes Philip K. Howard in the new Afterword to his explosive manifesto The Death of Common Sense. Here Howard offers nothing less than a fresh, lucid, practical operating system for modern democracy. America is drowning—in law, lawsuits, and nearly endless red tape. Before acting or making a decision, we often abandon our best instincts. We pause, we worry, we equivocate, and then we divert our energy into trying to protect ourselves. Filled with one too many examples of bureaucratic overreach, The Death of Common Sense demonstrates how we—and our country—can at last get back on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Death of Common Sense about?
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“We need a new idea of how to govern. The current system is broken. Law is supposed to be a framework for humans to make choices, not the replacement for free choice.” So notes Philip K. Howard in the new Afterword to his explosive manifesto The Death of Common Sense. Here Howard offers nothing less than a fresh, lucid, practical operating system for modern democracy. America is drowning—in law, lawsuits, and nearly endless red tape. Before acting or making a decision, we often abandon our best instincts. We pause, we worry, we equivocate, and then we divert our energy into trying to protect ourselves. Filled with one too many examples of bureaucratic overreach, The Death of Common Sense demonstrates how we—and our country—can at last get back on track.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Death of Common Sense?
Law > Laws of specific jurisdictions and specific areas of law > Law of torts, damages and compensation
Where can I read a sample of The Death of Common Sense?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780517316962
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Death of Common Sense?
Philip K. Howard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Death of Common Sense is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780517316962) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679429944) and paperback(ISBN 9780812982749) and ebook(ISBN 9780679644101)
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