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Author: John Keane

In this informative book, distinguished political thinker John Keane presents the complex history of democratic ideas and practices. He describes the early assembly democracies in the Middle East and...

In this informative book, distinguished political thinker John Keane presents the complex history of democratic ideas and practices. He describes the early assembly democracies in the Middle East and Greece, continues with the election-based democracy inspired by Europe, and the birth of representative democracy, while reaching modern control democracy,...

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  • Language Greek
  • Number of pages Number of pages 280
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2023
  • Publisher Publisher Metaichmio
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In this informative book, distinguished political thinker John Keane presents the complex history of democratic ideas and practices. He describes the early assembly democracies in the Middle East and Greece, continues with the election-based democracy inspired by Europe, and the birth of representative democracy, while reaching modern control democracy, highlighting the dangers of the dominance of new despotism.

A bold defense of the invaluable global ideal that makes us reflect: Democracy has a history, but does it have a future?

WHAT THE PRESS SAID

An exceptional read from a gifted author. Booklist

In a weary time when democracy seems to be under attack from all sides – especially from within – this small yet rich book serves as a tonic. Scott Ludlam, Australian politician and author

Provocative, passionate, entertaining, and even somewhat hopeful. Don't miss it. Michael Sudson, Professor of Journalism and Sociology, Columbia University

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Democracy has a sauvage (wild) quality, as the French thinker Claude Lefort (1924-2010) liked to say. It shatters certainties, transcends boundaries, and does not easily submit. It asks people to see what lies behind the words of gods, divinely ordained rulers, and even human nature itself, to abandon any claim to inherent privilege based on the "natural" superiority of brain or blood, skin color, caste, class, religious belief, age, or sexual preference. Democracy alters power. By encouraging people to see that their lives can undergo change, democracy increases awareness of what is probably the greatest political problem: how to prevent the power of the few, the rich, or the powerful, who behave as if they are all-powerful immortals born to rule?

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Author
John Keane
Publisher
Metaichmio
Number of Pages
280
Release Date
5/2023
Publication Date
2023
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Geopolitical Region
Greece & Cyprus, Europe, Middle East
ISBN-13
9786180335545

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In this informative book, distinguished political thinker John Keane presents the complex history of democratic ideas and practices. He describes the early assembly democracies in the Middle East and Greece, continues with the election-based democracy inspired by Europe, and the birth of representative democracy, while reaching modern control democracy, highlighting the dangers of the dominance of new despotism.

A bold defense of the invaluable global ideal that makes us reflect: Democracy has a history, but does it have a future?

WHAT THE PRESS SAID

An exceptional read from a gifted author. Booklist

In a weary time when democracy seems to be under attack from all sides – especially from within – this small yet rich book serves as a tonic. Scott Ludlam, Australian politician and author

Provocative, passionate, entertaining, and even somewhat hopeful. Don't miss it. Michael Sudson, Professor of Journalism and Sociology, Columbia University

Read an excerpt

Democracy has a sauvage (wild) quality, as the French thinker Claude Lefort (1924-2010) liked to say. It shatters certainties, transcends boundaries, and does not easily submit. It asks people to see what lies behind the words of gods, divinely ordained rulers, and even human nature itself, to abandon any claim to inherent privilege based on the "natural" superiority of brain or blood, skin color, caste, class, religious belief, age, or sexual preference. Democracy alters power. By encouraging people to see that their lives can undergo change, democracy increases awareness of what is probably the greatest political problem: how to prevent the power of the few, the rich, or the powerful, who behave as if they are all-powerful immortals born to rule?

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Book Excerpt

Author
John Keane
Publisher
Metaichmio
Number of Pages
280
Release Date
5/2023
Publication Date
2023
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Geopolitical Region
Greece & Cyprus, Europe, Middle East
ISBN-13
9786180335545

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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