Introducing Democracy: 80 Questions and Answers by David Beetham
This textbook, specially commissioned by UNESCO, addresses eighty of the most pressing questions about democracy today.
Introducing Democracy
Summary
aeo This book tells you all you ever needed to know about many of the pressing issues in democratic theory and practice. aeo It will be essential reading for all students interested in democratic politics. aeo A simple, concise, yet sophisticated, account of democracy.
Introducing Democracy Summary
Introducing Democracy Reviews
"Valuable as a primer in liberal democracy, and helpful in initial discussions of democracy." Global Times "This book is written by two of the best interpreters of democracy and human rights in this country. It is so well written (and illustrated, with cartoons) that I believe it to be understandable to anyone aged 11 or more and is interesting and relevant enough to be recommended to everyone, especially voters." Newsletter of the Citizenship Foundation
Table of Contents
1. Basic Concepts and Principles. 2. Free and Fair Elections. 3. Open and Accountable Government. 4. Individual Rights and their Defence. 5. Democratic or Civil Society. 6. The Future of Democracy. Further Reading.
Additional information
GOR002933861
9780745615202
0745615201
Introducing Democracy: 80 Questions and Answers by David Beetham
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Polity Press
1995-10-26
160
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