A Preface to Politics

“When men and women begin to feel that elections and legislatures do not matter very much, …., the reformer might as well put to himself a few searching doubts..” —Walter Lippmann, from the Introduction

A Preface to Politics (1913) was the first book published by Walter Lippmann, one of the most influential journalists of the 20th century. This book of essays, written by 23-year-old Lippmann, is about the fundamental importance and purpose of politics. Although written more than a hundred ye...