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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book sets out to explore what the idea of democracy truly means. It begins by observing that the term has become so ubiquitous that it has almost lost all meaning, despite being used to justify everything from imprisonment to war. The author seeks to rediscover the true essence of democracy by examining its historical roots and tracing how its meaning has changed over time. He argues that the core principle of democracy is the idea of "peoples' power," and that this power is ultimately based on public opinion. However, he also stresses that there is a big difference between public opinion tolerating a certain form of government and the people actively demanding to govern themselves. The author explores the different ways in which democracy can be implemented, from direct democracy to representative democracy, and he discusses the challenges and obstacles that democracy faces in the modern world. Ultimately, the book argues that democracy is not just a form of government but a way of life, and that it requires the active participation of all citizens to be successful. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527645790_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527645790
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