Consent, Dissent, and Patriotism

Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions

by Margaret Levi

This book explains why citizens sometimes comply with and sometimes disobey the demands of democratic governments. It argues that citizens are more likely to comply and even give active consent when they perceive government as procedurally fair in both decisionmaking and implementation processes and when they believe other citizens are also doing their share. The author develops her argument by exploring over two hundred years of military service policies in six democratic countries.

Genres: Political Science

276 pages, Paperback

First published October 13, 1997