The Shortest History of Democracy by John Keane
This compact history unspools the tumultuous global story that began with democracy’s radical core idea: We can collaborate, as equals, to determine our own futures. Acclaimed political thinker John Keane traces how this concept emerged and evolved, from the earliest “assembly democracies” in Syria-Mesopotamia to European-style “electoral democracy” and to our uncertain present. Today, thanks to our always-on communication channels, governments answer not only to voters on Election Day but to intense scrutiny every day. This is “monitory democracy”—in Keane’s view, the most complex and vibrant model yet—but it’s not invulnerable. Monitory democracy comes with its own pathologies, and the new despotism wields powerful warning systems, from social media to election monitoring, against democracy itself. At this urgent moment, when despots in countries such as China, Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia reject the promises of democratic power-sharing, Keane mounts a bold defense of a precious global ideal. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.-
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781615198962 |
| ISBN 10 | 1615198962 |
| Title | The Shortest History of Democracy |
| Author | John Keane |
| Series | The Shortest History Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Experiment |
| Year published | 2022-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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