Specially compiled for students, this invaluable reader gathers key statements from political thinkers, explained and contextualised with editorial commentaries. Arranged into four sections - Traditional Affirmations of Democracy, Key Concepts, Critiques of Democracy and Contemporary Issues it covers democratic thinking in a remarkably broad way. New for this edition: Substantially updated to reflect the changing circumstances of democracy in our modern, interconnected and conflict-ridden world. Contains a new introduction and 29 new readings published since the first edition. New sections on globalisation, religion, information technology and violence.

About the Author
The Editors: Ricardo Blaug is Reader in Democratic Theory at the University of Westminster. John Schwarzmantel is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Leeds.


Book Information
ISBN 9780748696147
Author Ricardo Blaug
Format Paperback
Page Count 632
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
Weight(grams) 1082g