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On Democracy

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On Democracy by Robert A. Dahl, a leading democratic theorist, explores the nature, value, and functioning of democracy. This Veritas edition includes a new introduction by Ian Shapiro that reflects on Dahl's insights in light of contemporary democratic challenges.
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Written 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.

"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."โ€”Marc Plattner, New York Times

"An excellent introduction for novices, as well as a trusty handbook for experts and political science mavens."โ€”Publishers Weekly

Series: Veritas Paperbacks

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300254051

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Ian Shapiro

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Robert A. Dahl (1915โ€“2014) was Sterling Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Yale University. Ian Shapiro is Sterling Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University.

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