The Secret History of Democracy 2011 Edition Contributor(s): Isakhan, Benjamin (Author), Stockwell, Stephen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1349318876 ISBN-13: 9781349318872 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Philosophy | Political |
Dewey: 321.8 |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.69 lbs) 252 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book explores the intriguing idea that there is much more democracy in human history than is generally acknowledged. It establishes that democracy was developing across greater Asia before classical Athens, clung on during the 'Dark Ages', often formed part of indigenous governance and is developing today in unexpected ways. |