Is Democracy Failing? Niheer Dasandi;Matthew Taylor
Is Democracy Failing? Niheer Dasandi;Matthew Taylor Only four countries around the world do not currently define themselves as democracies. Recently, far-right and populist politicians have been on…
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Is Democracy Failing? Niheer Dasandi;Matthew Taylor
Only four countries around the world do not currently define themselves as democracies. Recently, far-right and populist politicians have been on the rise throughout the West. However, many more do not fulfill 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.
Is democracy simply the will of the people? Is populism the new face of democracy? Can any existing government claim to be truly democratic?In Is Democracy Failing?, writer Niheer Dasandi, an expert in government and political science, investigates these questions with careful consideration.
This captivating, articulate volume in the "Big Idea" series explores the state of democracy today and whether it remains a viable form of government.