The Secret History of Democracy [electronic resource] /
Isakhan, Benjamin.author.
Stockwell, Stephen.author.
This book explores the intriguing idea that there is much more democracy in human history than is generally acknowledged. It establishes that democracy was developing across greater Asia before classical Athens, clung on during the 'Dark Ages', often formed part of indigenous governance and is developing today in unexpected ways.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Pre-Athenian democracy -- pt. 2. Democracy in the 'Dark Ages' -- pt. 3. Indigenous democracy and colonialism -- pt. 4. Alternative currents in modern democracy.
This book explores the intriguing idea that there is much more democracy in human history than is generally acknowledged. It establishes that democracy was developing across greater Asia before classical Athens, clung on during the 'Dark Ages', often formed part of indigenous governance and is developing today in unexpected ways.
Political theory.
Political philosophy.
Comparative politics.
Social sciences—Philosophy.
World politics.
Political science.
Political Theory.
Political Philosophy.
Comparative Politics.
Social Philosophy.
Political History.
Political Science.