
Democracy
Brief Books about Big Ideas
Svend-Erik Skaaning(Author)
Johns Hopkins University Press
Published on 12. October 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
60 pages
978-1-4214-4481-9 (ISBN)
Description
A short but engaging look at democracy: what it is, how it compares to other forms of rule, and why it makes a difference.
What is democracy? And even if it can be defined, can true democracy ever be achieved? Without a definition, dictators can pose as democrats and the oppressed can see despotism as the answer to their prayers. But true democracy, author Svend-Erik Skaaning argues, will not automatically solve the world's problems. It is contentious and unfair, even as it keeps tyrants at bay. In Democracy, Skaaning defines democracy, charts its rise, revival, and resurgence across history and nations, and discusses when democracy has made a difference-and when and why it has failed.
Reflections
In Reflections, a series copublished with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, scholars deliver 60-page reflections on a key concept that encapsulates their years of study and research. These books present unique insights on a wide range of topics and concepts-everything from love, trust, and play to corruption, welfare, and sleep-that entertain and enlighten readers with exciting discoveries and new perspectives.
What is democracy? And even if it can be defined, can true democracy ever be achieved? Without a definition, dictators can pose as democrats and the oppressed can see despotism as the answer to their prayers. But true democracy, author Svend-Erik Skaaning argues, will not automatically solve the world's problems. It is contentious and unfair, even as it keeps tyrants at bay. In Democracy, Skaaning defines democracy, charts its rise, revival, and resurgence across history and nations, and discusses when democracy has made a difference-and when and why it has failed.
Reflections
In Reflections, a series copublished with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, scholars deliver 60-page reflections on a key concept that encapsulates their years of study and research. These books present unique insights on a wide range of topics and concepts-everything from love, trust, and play to corruption, welfare, and sleep-that entertain and enlighten readers with exciting discoveries and new perspectives.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Baltimore, MD
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 181 mm
Width: 119 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
68 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4214-4481-9 (9781421444819)
DOI
10.56021/9781421444802
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10/2022
Johns Hopkins University Press
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Person
Svend-Erik Skaaning (AARHUS, DK) is a professor in the Department of Social Science at Aarhus University.
Content
Chapter 1. Democracy-Lovers All?
Chapter 2. Defining Democracy
Chapter 3. Rise, Revival, Resurgence
Chapter 4. What Makes Democracy Bloom?
Chapter 5. But Does It Make A Difference?
Chapter 2. Defining Democracy
Chapter 3. Rise, Revival, Resurgence
Chapter 4. What Makes Democracy Bloom?
Chapter 5. But Does It Make A Difference?