Cordelli, Chiara
The Privatized State
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691211725
- author:
- Cordelli, Chiara
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 356
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Privatized State by Chiara Cordelli explores how government outsourcing of public powers is affecting our freedom. Many governmental functions, such as prison management and financial regulation, are now in the hands of private entities. This shift has led to concerns about the legitimacy of a privatized government. Cordelli argues that privatization constitutes a regression to a precivil condition, where provisional justice, undue dependence, and unfreedom prevail. She advocates for constitutional limits on privatization and a more democratic system of public administration, highlighting the need for private actors to operate within established frameworks. By examining the implications of privatization, Cordelli presents a new conceptual account of political representation and novel philosophical theories of democratic authority and legitimate lawmaking. The Privatized State offers a thought-provoking analysis of how privatization undermines the purpose of political institutions, highlighting the need for a more just and democratic system of governance.
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