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The Edinburgh Companion to the History of Democracy: From Pre-History to Future Possibilities
Contributor(s): Isakhan, Benjamin (Editor), Stockwell, Stephen (Editor)
ISBN: 1474400140     ISBN-13: 9781474400145
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
OUR PRICE:   $38.90  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Reference
- Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy
- Political Science | History & Theory - General
Dewey: 321.8
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.7" W x 9.4" (2.45 lbs) 384 pages
 
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Re-examines the history of democracy, broadening the traditional view with previously unexplored examples

This substantial reference work critically re-examines the history of democracy, from ancient history to possible directions it may take in the future. 44 chapters explore the origins of democracy and explore new - and sometimes surprising - examples from around the world.

Each of the 9 parts introduces the period, followed by 3 to 7 case studies.

  • The first book to study lesser-known histories of democracy alongside familiar examples
  • Includes historical accounts from leading scholars that document the development of democratic practices in their area or epoch of interest
  • Contributors include Jack Goody, John Keane, Larbi Sadiki, James Anderson, John Fisher and Seymour Drescher
  • Examples include ancient India, medieval Venetia, Native America, Iraqis, ancient Athens, Women's Suffrage and the Anti-Apartheid movement