Notes on democracy

Chapter 34: A NOTE ON THE TYPE IN WHICH THIS BOOK IS SET

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The author argues that popular rule rests on romanticized beliefs about the moral superiority and wisdom of the masses, and examines how that belief shapes democratic character, institutions, and policy. He surveys psychological drivers such as envy and sentiment, differing forms of democratic government, representation, politicians' incentives, the relationship between democracy and liberty, corruption and moral reform movements, and the effects on cultural and technological progress. Combining polemic, historical observation, and social analysis, he contends that democracy often elevates mediocrity while permitting occasional exceptional leadership, and assesses possible futures for the system.

A NOTE ON THE TYPE IN
WHICH THIS BOOK IS SET

This book is composed on the Linotype in Bodoni, so-called after its designer, Giambattista Bodoni (1740–1813) a celebrated Italian scholar and printer. Bodoni planned his type especially for use on the more smoothly finished papers that came into vogue late in the eighteenth century and drew his letters with a mechanical regularity that is readily apparent on comparison with the less formal old style. Other characteristics that will be noted are the square serifs without fillet and the marked contrast between the light and heavy strokes.

SET UP AND ELECTROTYPED BY THE
VAIL-BALLOU PRESS, INC., BING-
HAMTON, N. Y.·PAPER SUPPLIED
BY TILESTON AND HOLLINGS-
WORTH, HYDE PARK, MASS. ·
PRINTED AND BOUND BY
THE PLIMPTON PRESS,
NORWOOD, MASS.