The Rule of Nobody: Saving America from Dead Laws and Broken Government

By Philip K. Howard

Categories: Law, Politics & Social Sciences

The Rule of Nobody: Saving America from Dead Laws and Broken Government (2014) is a book by lawyer Philip K. Howard. Howard argues that rigid rules and layers of accumulated law have paralyzed American government and daily life. He proposes restoring human judgment and clear responsibility so officials and citizens can make decisions without endless procedural traps and checklists. The book continues themes from his earlier The Death of Common Sense.

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• Fareed Zakaria: “This week's book of the week is Philip Howard's, "The Rule of Nobody." Howard has been explaining to Americans and people everywhere really how a few simple changes to the way government works could make it so much more effective if only people listened. Now you can by buying this book.”