{"title":"Stephen W. Sawyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eStephen W. Sawyer\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his profound narratives within the realms of \u003cem\u003eHistory\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMilitary\u003c\/em\u003e literature. Sawyer's writings offer a deep dive into pivotal historical events, meticulously crafted with a balance of academic insight and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is the compelling book, \u003cstrong\u003eDemos Rising\u003c\/strong\u003e. This work is a testament to Sawyer's expertise in bringing historical events to life, capturing the essence of critical moments with both clarity and intrigue. Readers will find themselves immersed in a detailed exploration of the past, re-imagined with vivid detail and intellectual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen W. Sawyer's books are crafted for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, offering both educational value and an exciting narrative. Whether you are delving into the annals of history for academic purposes or simply for the joy of discovery, Sawyer's works serve as a perfect companion on your literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection and discover the riveting worlds woven by \u003cem\u003eStephen W. Sawyer\u003c\/em\u003e, where history meets storytelling in the most enlightening manner.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"demos-rising-by-stephen-w-sawyer-9780226837574","title":"Demos Rising","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA political history exploring the concept of \u003cem\u003edemos\u003c\/em\u003e in the French government during the period of 1800 to 1850.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his previous book, \u003cem\u003eDemos Assembled\u003c\/em\u003e, historian Stephen W. Sawyer offered a transatlantic account of the birth and transformation of the modern democratic state. In \u003cem\u003eDemos Rising\u003c\/em\u003e, he presents readers of political history with a prequel whose ambitious claim is that a genuine demos became possible in France only with the development of government regulation and administration. Focusing on democracy as a form of administration rather than as a form of sovereignty allows Sawyer to explore urban planning, work and private enterprise, health administration, and much more as cornerstones of a self-governing society of equals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining the period between 1800 and 1850, Sawyer studies a set of thinkers who debated at length over the material problems of everyday life, sparking calls for political action and social reform in the face of conflict wreaked by deforestation, urbanisation, health crises, labour relations, industrial capitalism, religious tensions, and imperial expansion. The solutions to these problems, Sawyer argues, were sought—and sometimes found—not through elections, as one might assume, but rather through the \"care for all\" promised by modern administrative power, regulatory intervention, and social welfare programmes. By studying this profound transformation in governance, the book wagers, we can better understand the origin and meaning of democracy—even when events in our own time have thrown the concept into doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000589959404,"sku":"9780226837574","price":219.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a0b847d67840f70b1b540fa54bf4e7c1.jpg?v=1763323974"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/stephen-w-sawyer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}