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Democracy
David Beetham
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Description for Democracy
Paperback. Writing for the activist, the student, and the simply curious, David Beetham provides a shrewd exploration of democracy in today's world and asks: is it still worth fighting for? Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 15. Weight in Grams: 205.
As the U.S. strives to establish democracy in Iraq and contemplates its own democratic system in the wake of a series of controversial presidential elections, David Beetham offers new insights into democracy. He looks at real examples such as the role of the citizen and how large corporations affect democracy as well as contemplating the future of democracy in the developed and developing worlds.
As the U.S. strives to establish democracy in Iraq and contemplates its own democratic system in the wake of a series of controversial presidential elections, David Beetham offers new insights into democracy. He looks at real examples such as the role of the citizen and how large corporations affect democracy as well as contemplating the future of democracy in the developed and developing worlds.
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851683635
SKU
V9781851683635
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About David Beetham
David Beetham is Professor Emeritus of Politics at the University of Leeds, a Fellow of the Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex, and Associate Director of the UK Democratic Audit. He is the author and editor of numerous books and papers, including Political Power and Democratic Control in Britain (with Stuart Weir, 1999). He has travelled internationally ... Read more
Reviews for Democracy
"Much more than an excellent introduction to 'democracy'. An informative, engaging, and inspiring book that goes beyond what one would expect in a 'beginner's' guide, without making itself inaccessible."
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