The Vitality of Democracy

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By Gisela Stuart

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The Vitality of Democracy by Gisela Stuart offers a thoughtful examination of the state and challenges of British democracy. Stuart emphasises the urgent need for greater participation in democratic processes, warning that without public appreciation of democracy's mechanisms, the system itself could be under threat. She explores recent historical moments, such as Brexit and the pandemic, highlighting their impact on civil liberties and democratic engagement.
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This book will appeal to readers interested in politics, governance, and the future of democracy in the UK, especially those keen to understand contemporary challenges and the importance of active civic participation.

Democracy has always been challenged, but this time it's more serious. The meaning of democracy is to take part.

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A reflection on the current state of and challenges to British democracy.

In The Vitality of Democracy, 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.

Stuart 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913368517

Publisher: Haus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Haus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

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Education & Reference Gisela Stuart Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Gisela Stuart was the Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston from 1997 to 2017 and a minister in Tony Blair's government. She chaired Vote Leave in the 2016 referendum on the United Kingdom's continued membership of the European Union. In 2020 she joined the House of Lords as a crossbench peer, and in 2022 she was appointed as the First Civil Service Commissioner.