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Models of Democracy

3.6/5 ( ratings)

How should we understand the nature and scope of democracy? To what domains of life should it be applied? Or, alternatively, should democracy be clearly defined to maintain other important ends? This study examines changing responses to these questions from classical Athens to modern times. The context, nature and limits of each major development in democratic theory are explored.

Language: English

Pages: 392

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Release: January 01, 1997

ISBN: 0804728615

ISBN 13: 9780804728614

Models of Democracy

3.6/5 ( ratings)

How should we understand the nature and scope of democracy? To what domains of life should it be applied? Or, alternatively, should democracy be clearly defined to maintain other important ends? This study examines changing responses to these questions from classical Athens to modern times. The context, nature and limits of each major development in democratic theory are explored.

Language: English

Pages: 392

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Release: January 01, 1997

ISBN: 0804728615

ISBN 13: 9780804728614

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