Includes bibliographical references and index.

"More than six decades after John Dewey's death, his political philo sophy is undergoing a revival. With renewed interest in pragmatism and its implications for democracy in an age of mass communication, bureauc racy, and ever-increasing social complexities, Dewey's The Public and I ts Problems, first published in 1927, remains vital to any discussion o f today's political issues. This edition of The Public and Its Problem s, meticulously annotated and interpreted with fresh insight by MelvinL . Rogers, radically updates the previous version published by Swallow P ress. Rogers's introduction locates Dewey's work within its philosophic al and historical context and explains its key ideas for a contemporary readership. Biographical information and a detailed bibliography round out this definitive edition, which will be essential to students and s cholars both"-- Provided by publisher.

"Annotated edition of John Dewey's classic work of political philoso phy, The Public and Its Problems, reproducing the Swallow Press edition of 1954"-- Provided by publisher.