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Democracy: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions

By (author) Bernard Crick
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom
Published: 10th Oct 2002
Dimensions: w 102mm h 179mm d 8mm
Weight: 130g
ISBN-10: 019280250X
ISBN-13: 9780192802507
Barcode No: 9780192802507
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Synopsis
No political concept is more used, and misused, than that of democracy. Nearly every regime today claims to be democratic, but not all 'democracies' allow free politics, and free politics existed long before democratic franchises. This book is a short account of the history of the doctrine and practice of democracy, from ancient Greece and Rome through the American, French, and Russian revolutions, and of the usages and practices associated with it in the modern world. It argues that democracy is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for good government, and that ideas of the rule of law, and of human rights, should in some situations limit democratic claims. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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