A reinterpretation of John Stuart Mill's classic essay, examining the uses made of the republican tradition, as well as the work's euphemisms, suppressions, asides and allusions. The author argues that Mill attempts to reduce the republican tradition to a single principle of non-interference.
'...a new and important reading of Mill that bridges several disciplines. It is essential reading for anybody concerned about the delicate fabric of our republican tradition....The work is scholarly, insightful, and written at a level that makes its important message accessible to student, scholar, and layperson.'-Scott G. McNall, University of Toledo
