{"title":"Robert A. Dahl","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert A. Dahl's works delve deeply into the nature of democracy and political power, exploring the structures that underpin modern political systems. His writing offers critical analysis of democratic theory and the practical challenges faced by democratic institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful discussions on topics such as pluralism, political participation, and the evolution of democratic governance, making his books essential reading for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-democracy-by-robert-a-dahl-9780300254051","title":"On Democracy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by the preeminent democratic theorist of our time, this book explains the nature, value, and mechanics of democracy. In a new introduction to this Veritas edition, Ian Shapiro considers how Dahl would respond to the ongoing challenges democracy faces in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Within the liberal democratic camp there is considerable controversy about exactly how to define democracy. Probably the most influential voice among contemporary political scientists in this debate has been that of Robert Dahl.\"—Marc Plattner, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent introduction for novices, as well as a trusty handbook for experts and political science mavens.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463960805612,"sku":"9780300254051","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300254051-on-democracy.jpg?v=1775037461"},{"product_id":"a-preface-to-democratic-theory-expanded-edition-by-robert-a-dahl-9780226134345","title":"A Preface to Democratic Theory, Expanded Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Dahl’s \u003cem\u003ePreface\u003c\/em\u003e helped launch democratic theory fifty years ago as a new area of study in political science, and it remains the standard introduction to the field. Exploring problems that had been left unsolved by traditional thought on democracy, Dahl examines two influential models—the Madisonian, which represents prevailing American doctrine, and its recurring challenger, populist theory—arguing that they do not accurately portray how modern democracies operate. He then constructs a model more consistent with how contemporary democracies actually function, and, in doing so, develops some original views of popular sovereignty and the American constitutional system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this fiftieth-anniversary edition, Dahl has written an extensive new afterword that reevaluates Madisonian theory in light of recent research. In a new foreword, he reflects back on his influential volume and the ways his views have evolved since he wrote it. For any student or scholar of political science, this new material is an essential update on a gold standard in the evolving field of democratic theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Preface to Democratic Theory\u003c\/em\u003e is well worth the devoted attention of anyone who cares about democracy.—\u003cem\u003ePolitical Science Quarterly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595692359916,"sku":"9780226134345","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226134345-a-preface-to-democratic-theory-expanded-edition.jpg?v=1777902630"},{"product_id":"polyarchy-by-robert-a-dahl-9780300015652","title":"Polyarchy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A tightly woven explanation of the conditions under which cultures that do not tolerate political opposition may be transformed into societies that do.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eForeign Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[Dahl's] analysis is lucid, perceptive, and thorough.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmidst all the emotional uproar about democracy and the widespread talk of revolution comes this clear call to reason—a mind-stretching book that equips the young and the old suddenly to see an ageless problem of society in a new and exciting way. Everything Dahl says can be applied in a fascinating way to the governing of any human enterprise involving more than one person—whether it is a nation-state, a political party, a business firm, or a university.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolyarchy\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert A. Dahl offers a thought-provoking perspective that transforms our understanding of governance and political structures, making it a must-read for anyone interested in political science and societal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603086590188,"sku":"9780300015652","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300015652-polyarchy.jpg?v=1778055103"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-a-dahl.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}