The shortest history of democracy
Keane, John, 1949-2022
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In an age of fake news and half-truths, the radical potential of democracy is more important than ever, as this nimble, illuminating history by a celebrated political theorist reveals. From its beginnings in Syria-Mesopotamia - and not Athens - to its role in fomenting revolutionary fervour in France and America, democracy has subverted fixed ways of deciding who should enjoy power and privilege, and why. For democracy encourages people to do something radical- to come together as equals, to determine their own lives and futures. In this vigorous, illuminating history, acclaimed political thinker John Keane traces its byzantine history, from the age of assembly democracy in Athens, to European-inspired electoral democracy and the birth of representative government, to our age of monitory democracy. He gives new reasons why democracy is a precious global ideal, and shows that as the world has come to be shaped by democracy, it has grown more worldly - American-style liberal democracy is giving way to regional varieties with a local character in places such as Taiwan, India, Senegal and South Africa.
Main title:
The shortest history of democracy / John Keane.
Author:
Keane, John, 1949-, author
Imprint:
Melbourne, Victoria : Black Inc, 2022.©2022
Collation:
240 pages 20 cm.viii, 229 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781760642563 (pbk)9781760642563
Dewey class:
321.809
Language:
English
BRN:
472990
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Society and Beliefs | 321.809 KEA | Available |
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Society and Beliefs | 321.809 KEA | Available |