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Democracy

A Reader

John Schwarzmantel editor Ricardo Blaug editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Edinburgh University Press

Published:31st Mar '16

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Specially compiled for students, this invaluable reader gathers key statements from political thinkers, explained and contextualised with editorial commentaries. Arranged into four sections - Traditional Affirmations of Democracy, Key Concepts, Critiques of Democracy and Contemporary Issues it covers democratic thinking in a remarkably broad way. New for this edition: Substantially updated to reflect the changing circumstances of democracy in our modern, interconnected and conflict-ridden world. Contains a new introduction and 29 new readings published since the first edition. New sections on globalisation, religion, information technology and violence.

ISBN: 9780748696147

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1082g

632 pages

2nd New edition