Liberalism and democracy have long been assumed to exist in a complementary relationship, if not always an entirely easy one. This book scrupulously investigates the reason for this alliance and the sources of its tensions, providing a lucid and succinct introduction to some of the subject's central concepts and concerns.

The longue duree of the relationship between liberalism and democracy

About the Author
Norberto Bobbio was one of Italy's foremost thinkers. He taught at a number of universities, including Siena, Padua and Turin; his other works include Left and Right and Democracy and Dictatorship: The Nature and Limits of State Power.

Martin Ryle is Senior Lecturer in Continuing Education at the University of Sussex. His previous books include The Politics of Nuclear Disarmament, Ecology and Socialism, and Journeys in Ireland.

Kate Soper teaches philosophy and cultural theory at the University of North London. Her previous works include On Human Needs, What is Nature? Culture, Politics and the Non-Human and, with Verso, Troubled Pleasures.

Reviews
Italy's leading legal and political philosopher ... one of the most authoritative figures in his country's politics. * Guardian *



Book Information
ISBN 9781844670628
Author Norberto Bobbio
Format Paperback
Page Count 108
Imprint Verso Books
Publisher Verso Books
Weight(grams) 130g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 132mm * 10mm