{"title":"Gisela Stuart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGisela Stuart\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the dynamics of modern governance and societal challenges. Her works critically examine democratic principles and the forces that sustain or threaten them in contemporary politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e will find her writing a nuanced reflection on the vitality of democratic systems and the complexities that shape policy and citizen engagement today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-vitality-of-democracy-by-gisela-stuart-9781913368517","title":"The Vitality of Democracy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA reflection on the current state of and challenges to British democracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Vitality of Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e, British-German politician Gisela Stuart argues for the urgency of expanded participation in the democratic process and considers the risks democracy currently faces. Although democracy is rife with difficult choices, she shows that if the people do not appreciate what makes this system work, they risk losing it. While no individual holds the answers, democracy allows for power to change hands, giving opportunities for different sides to have a chance at improving government for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStuart reflects on challenges to British democracy since the mid-2010s. With the United Kingdom exiting the European Union and facing an overwhelming pandemic, restrictions to civil liberties were imposed that may have been unimaginable in the past. It is time to pause and reflect on the serious challenges currently posed to democracy and to the ability of the people to take part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433102295276,"sku":"9781913368517","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781913368517.jpg?v=1774765591"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gisela-stuart.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}