Waves of Democracy: Social Movements and Political Change (Sociology for a New Century)
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Book Overview
Instead of presenting democracy as an ideal political system that humans only imperfectly realize, John Markoff conceptualizes democracy as something continually being reinvented. Instead of reducing democracy to well-defined and routine practices and institutions such as elections and parliaments, Markoff shows how political movements have repeatedly challenged and remade existing institutions. After reviewing two centuries of political conflict, he concludes with a thoughtful and exciting discussion on what democracy means today and what its future might be.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0803990197
ISBN13:9780803990197
Release Date:February 1996
Publisher:Pine Forge Press
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.2" x 9.1"
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Best history of world-wide democracy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
John Markoff is a truly original thinker and he discusses the progress and regress of democracy the world over without any nationalistic or ideological prejudice. The very best survey of the history of democracy I know.
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