Democracy and Its Critics
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Book Overview
In this prize-winning book, one of the most prominent political theorists of our time makes a major statement about what democracy is and why it is important. Robert Dahl examines the most basic... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300049382
ISBN13:9780300049381
Release Date:July 1991
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:397 Pages
Weight:1.44 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A very good book on democratic theory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an excelent book on political theory and also one of the best defenses of democracy as a political system I have ever read. Specially good it its chapter on "guardinship", contradicting the most common arguments in favor of different "tutors" of the people.
Fine update on themes introduced in Polyarchy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is a highly readable summary of Dahl's earlier work. Non-academics will find his use of dialogue easily accessible. Perhaps it's greatest success is the way that it thoughtfully approaches the basic premises of democracy, foundational principles all too-often glossed over in democratic literature.
Dahl is great
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Dahl created a bunch of dialogues that clearly illustrate specific problems with anarchism and elitism. Then, he discussed democracy and his hopes for the future. He's a fine writer and thinker who deserves more attention from non-academics.
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