The Ultimate Tyranny: the Majority over the Majority - 1st Edition/1st Printig
first edition 1/4 Cloth
1980 · New York And London
by McCarthy, Eugene J.
New York And London: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 015192581x . A first Printing of the First Edition in unblemished condition in an equally Fine dust-jacket; Eugene J. McCarthy's The Ultimate Tyranny: the Majority over the Majority is a scathing examination of the dangers of unchecked majority rule. McCarthy argues that the unchecked power of the majority can lead to gross violations of individual rights and fundamental freedoms. Drawing on historical examples from around the world, McCarthy shows how majority rule can be used to oppress minority groups, silence dissent, and expand the reach of the state. McCarthy offers a cogent and chilling analysis of the dangers of unchecked majority rule and provides a compelling argument for the need for safeguards against its abuse.; 8vo; 229 pages . (Inventory #: 55606)