The lost art of drawing the line
Subtitle: how fairness went too far
By: Philip K. Howard
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Random Hose
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9780375504228
Subjects: Persoonlijke rechten; Vrijheid; Common sense; Litigious paranoia; Algemeen belang; Gerechtigheid; Regulering; Pressure groups; Law
Description: "... dissects the dogmas of fairness that have poisoned American culture with legal fear and selfish demands. With vivid examples--often infuriating, often funny--Philip K. Howard ... exposes the fallacies underlying the regime of 'individual rights.' ... Howard shows how politically correct reforms became the enemy of freedom and the common good. ... he exposes laws and institutions that must be demolished or overhauled-- and presents one idea that must be resurrected--to wrest control from short-sighted, self-interested groups." from publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-252).
Table of contents: title: 1. The lost art of drawing the line; title: 2. The collapse of the common good; title: 3. The legal wedge in the racial divide; title: 4. The secret to freedom; title: 5. The secret to freedom.