Edinburgh Companion to the History of Democracy
Author | : Benjamin Isakhan |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2012-10-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780748653669 |
ISBN-13 | : 074865366X |
Rating | : 4/5 (66X Downloads) |
Download or read book Edinburgh Companion to the History of Democracy written by Benjamin Isakhan and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes a fresh look at the history of democracy, broadening the traditional view with previously unexplored examples. This substantial reference work critically re-examines the history of democracy, from ancient history to possible directions it may take in the future. 44 chapters explore the origins of democracy and explore new - and sometimes surprising - examples from around the world. Each of the 9 parts introduces the period, followed by 3 to 7 case studies.