by Jeremy Paxman · Michael Joseph · tapa dura · ISBN 9780718144227
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«The Political Animal: An Anatomy» is Jeremy Paxman's essay on politics, published by Michael Joseph in hardcover (352 pages, in English).
Paxman analyzes where politicians come from, how they are selected, what promises they make and what compromises they accept to get ahead. He examines party control, campaigns, feigned sincerity and the exercise of power, and reflects on why democracy, despite being the least bad of systems, always ends up disappointing.
First edition, published by Michael Joseph in October 2002. Includes preface, bibliographic references and index.
Aimed at readers interested in politics and journalism, especially the British case and the motivations of those who practice it.
Jeremy Dickson Paxman is an English former broadcaster, journalist and author, born in Yorkshire.
