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In Defence of Democracy (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,459
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In Defence of Democracy (Hardcover): Fuller

In Defence of Democracy (Hardcover)

Fuller

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Should Brexit or Trump cause us to doubt our faith in democracy? Are 'the people' too ignorant or stupid to rule? Numerous commentators are seriously arguing that the answer to these questions might be 'yes'. In this take-no-prisoners book, Canadian-Irish author Roslyn Fuller kicks these anti-democrats where it hurts the most - the facts. Fuller shows how many academics, journalists and politicians have embraced the idea that there can be 'too much democracy', and deftly unravels their attempts to end majority rule, whether through limiting the franchise, pursuing Chinese 'meritocracy' or confining participation to random legislation panels. She shows that Trump, Brexit or whatever other political event you may have disapproved of recently aren't doing half the damage to democracy that elite self-righteousness and corruption are. In fact, argues Fuller, there are real reasons to be optimistic. Ancient methods can be combined with modern technology to revitalize democracy and allow the people to truly rule. In Defence of Democracy is a witty and energetic contribution to the debate on the future of democracy.

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Imprint: Polity Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: September 2019
Authors: Fuller
Dimensions: 223 x 162 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 978-1-5095-3312-1
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN: 1-5095-3312-5
Barcode: 9781509533121

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