| Is Democracy Failing? (the Big Idea Series) Contributor(s): Dasandi, Niheer (Author) |
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ISBN: 0500293651 ISBN-13: 9780500293652 Publisher: Thames & Hudson OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Philosophy | Social - Political Science | American Government - National |
| Dewey: 321.8 |
| Series: Big Idea |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.60 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Only four countries around the world do not currently define themselves as democracies. However, many more do not fulfill the four basic requirements of democracy: free and fair elections, active participation of citizens in politics, protection of human rights, and the rule of law. Recently, far-right and populist politicians have been on the rise throughout the West. Is populism the new face of democracy? Is democracy simply the will of the people? Can any existing government claim to be truly democratic? In Is Democracy Failing?, writer Niheer Dasandi, an expert in government and political science, investigates these questions with careful consideration. This captivating, articulate volume in the "Big Idea" series explores the state of democracy today and whether it remains a viable form of government. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dasandi, Niheer: - Niheer Dasandi is a Fellow in the School of Government and Political Science at the University of Birmingham, UK. He has written a number of academic papers and articles for national newspapers, including the Guardian. |