In his ground-breaking book, the leading political philosopher Russell Hardin develops a new theory of liberal constitutional democracy.

This groundbreaking book develops a new theory of constitutional democracy. Leading political philosopher Russell Hardin shows how social coordination rather than mutual advantage lies at the heart of liberal constitutionalism.

Hardin's straight talking, critical analysis is often both brutal and acutely telling. The book includes a particularly good debunking of arguments for and about participation.