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Models of Democracy
David Held
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Description for Models of Democracy
Paperback.
In a succinct and far-reaching analysis, David Held provides an introduction to major theories of democracy from classical Greece to the present, along with a critical discussion of what democracy should mean today.
This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to take into account significant transformations in world politics. A new chapter on deliberative democracy has been added, which focuses on how citizen participation can be increased in politics, and how that participation can become more informed.
Like its predecessor, the third edition of Models of Democracy combines lucid exposition ... Read more
In a succinct and far-reaching analysis, David Held provides an introduction to major theories of democracy from classical Greece to the present, along with a critical discussion of what democracy should mean today.
This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to take into account significant transformations in world politics. A new chapter on deliberative democracy has been added, which focuses on how citizen participation can be increased in politics, and how that participation can become more informed.
Like its predecessor, the third edition of Models of Democracy combines lucid exposition ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Palo Alto, United States
ISBN
9780804754729
SKU
V9780804754729
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About David Held
David Held is Graham Wallas Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Reviews for Models of Democracy
"In this timely and thought-provoking study, Held provides a critical reassessment of major theories of democracy from ancient Greece to the present, along with his own prescription for revitalizing contemporary democratic politics. . . . This volume should be read and pondered by anyone interested in the future of democracy."
The Annals Praise for the second edition:"Held's new book ... Read more
The Annals Praise for the second edition:"Held's new book ... Read more