Is democracy failing?
Subtitle: a primer for the 21st century
By: Niheer Dasandi ; general editor, Matthew Taylor
Contributors: Taylor, Matthew, 1960- editor
Series: The big idea; Big idea (Thames and Hudson)
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9780500293652
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Democracy; Populism
Description: Only four countries around the world do not currently define themselves as democracies. But many more do not fulfil the four basic requirements of democracy: free and fair elections, active participation of citizens in politics, protection of human rights, and the rule of law. Since 2015, far-right and populist politicians have been on the rise throughout the West. Is populism the new face of democracy? Is democracy simply the will of the people? Can any existing government claim to be truly democratic? This captivating, articulate volume explores and interrogates each form of democracy and questions whether they remain fit for purpose today.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-137) and index.