Democracy
Will be published approx. on 18. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-88899-913-9 (ISBN)
Description
An investigation of the origins of democracy in a range of countries and societies, from ancient Greece to modern times, and the threats that democracy is under today. An excellent introduction to democracy for young adults.
In this eye-opening work, political scientist and award-winning author James Laxer warns readers that our common assumptions about democracy - that it is a natural progression of advanced societies and that it is on the rise worldwide - are misguided. Democracy, in fact, is very fragile.
Showcasing examples from all over the world, this book explains the rise of democracy in the twentieth century and examines the current status of democracy in advanced countries and in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Laxer warns that globalization and the widening gap between the rich and poor threaten to weaken democracy and the vigor of democratic regimes - even in countries where it has been long established.
"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." - Globe and Mail
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3
Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
In this eye-opening work, political scientist and award-winning author James Laxer warns readers that our common assumptions about democracy - that it is a natural progression of advanced societies and that it is on the rise worldwide - are misguided. Democracy, in fact, is very fragile.
Showcasing examples from all over the world, this book explains the rise of democracy in the twentieth century and examines the current status of democracy in advanced countries and in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Laxer warns that globalization and the widening gap between the rich and poor threaten to weaken democracy and the vigor of democratic regimes - even in countries where it has been long established.
"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." - Globe and Mail
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3
Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Maps, Charts, Tables
Dimensions
Height: 173 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
136 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88899-913-9 (9780888999139)
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Persons
Award-winning author James Laxer has written many books and appears regularly on television discussions of issues of the day. He is a professor of political science at York University in Toronto.
Visit James Laxer's blog: http://blog.jameslaxer.com/
Follow James Laxer on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jameslaxer/ JANE SPRINGER is an author, editor and translator who has worked in international development. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Visit James Laxer's blog: http://blog.jameslaxer.com/
Follow James Laxer on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jameslaxer/ JANE SPRINGER is an author, editor and translator who has worked in international development. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.