Theories of Democracy - A Reader (Paperback)

Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice, and interests. In this anthology, Ronald J. Terchek and Thomas C. Conte have brilliantly assembled the works of classical, modern, and contemporary commentators to illustrate the deep and diverse roots of the democratic ideal, as well as to provide materials for thinking about the way some contemporary theories build on different traditions of democratic theorizing. The arguments addressed in Theories of Democracy appear in the voices of authors who have championed influential theories concerning the opportunities and dangers associated with democratic politics. In this collection, Terchek and Conte have selected excerpts not as a means for promoting a particular way of looking at democracy, but rather they have wisely chosen works that will enable students to carry on an informed discourse on the meaning and purposes of democratic principles and practices. Theories of Democracy is a must for every student of democracy's past, present, and future.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2000
First published:	2001
Editors:	Ronald J. Terchek • Thomas C. Conte
Contributors:	John Locke • Thomas Paine • James Madison • Alexis Tocqueville • John Stuart Mill • John Rawls • Aristotle • Niccolo Machiavelli
Dimensions:	256 x 182 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-8476-9725-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	0-8476-9725-8
Barcode:	9780847697250

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