Democracy & Freedom
Participatory Democracy Versus Elitist Democracy
Beginning by discussing North Americans' love-hate relationship with politics and politicians, the author argues that democracies have increasingly trickled up and away from so-called 'average citizens'.
The Changing Nature of Democracy
This volume brings together preeminent scholars from around the world in a collection of essays that point to a changing and broadening agenda of democracy.
Patterns of Democracy
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In this updated and expanded edition of his highly acclaimed book Democracies, Arend Lijphart offers a broader and deeper analysis of worldwide democratic institutions than ever before. Examining thirty-six democracies during the half-century from...
Social Capital and Associations in European Democracies
This unique book offers an empirical assessment of how social and political involvement relates to theories of citizenship and democracy and is a companion volume to Citizenship and Involvement in European Democracies.
Terrorism Versus Democracy
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This new, revised and updated edition of Prof. Wilkinson`s acclaimed Terrorism Versus Democracy examines the problem of liberal democratic response.
Democracy and Political Culture in Eastern Europe
What is the relationship between democracy and political culture in countries undergoing major systemic change? This book tackles this question and other questions, and builds a clear understanding of what makes democracies strong and resistant to autocratic temptation.