H＠L - Democracy 1

An argument for understanding the separation of powers as a political arrangement designed to pursue the common democratic good Beyond Checks and Balances seeks to rescue the democratic concept of t……続きを見る

D’où vient la crise qui paralyse lentement mais sûrement les démocraties et qui provoque en retour les sursauts populistes ? Sur la base d’études approfondies de l’opinion, Chloé Morin dégage les pr……続きを見る

Democracy came into the Western World to the tune of sweet, soft music. There was, at the start, no harsh bawling from below there was only a dulcet twittering from above. Democratic man thus began ……続きを見る

A provocative and clear-eyed exploration of hacktivism as a democratic practice. In 1998, the early hacktivist group Electronic Disturbance Theater (EDT) burst onto the world stage with their “virtu……続きを見る

An incisive conceptual history of global democracy in the transnational political thought of W.E.B. Du Bois. The Search for World Democracy traces the language of “world democracy” in W. E. B. Du Bo……続きを見る

A Government of Bandits is a powerful, deeply researched narrative that unveils the dramatic rise and devastating decay of South Africa's democracy. From the euphoria of 1994 to the shadowy corridor……続きを見る

A new theory of democracy that emphasizes equal accountability and explains the crisis of democracy and authoritarianism as a misunderstanding of the popular will Elected authoritarians lead governm……続きを見る

How fragile are current democracies? Joseph Livni interrogates the concept of democratic resilience through the lens of the equilibrium and stability of complex systems. Drawing on political science……続きを見る

Through the eyes of two frontline journalists comes a gripping narrative history of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement centered around a cast of four core activists, culminating in the 2019 mass p……続きを見る

A major history from the Founding to our embittered present that “explains the void” (Politico) at the center of America’s political parties Featured on The Ezra Klein Show and The Weekly Show with ……続きを見る

First published in 1926, ‘Notes on Democracy’ is a bold and unflinching critique of democratic systems by H.L. Mencken. In this provocative work, Mencken examines the ideals and realities of democra……続きを見る

This series of eight provocative essays examines why Americans have a penchant for going to extremes in their arts, popular culture, politics, social movements, and other aspects of life. Robert Sch……続きを見る

The Laurence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce exceptional innovations to further democracy in the United States or around th……続きを見る

Out-of-control debt. Populism. Political vitriol and corruption. Where did America go wrong? Or rather, when did America go wrong? 1913. The Seventeenth Amendment is ratified, allowing the people of……続きを見る

A searing and comprehensive indictment of modern finance, The Captured Republic is a powerful, meticulously researched examination of how a cartel of Wall Street megabanks has systematically dismant……続きを見る

De l’élection de Donald Trump aux dérives politiques de plusieurs régimes d’Europe de l’est, en passant par les débats de Nuit debout et les critiques du déficit démocratique européen : les régimes ……続きを見る

2024 has seen escalating global crises, shifting alliances, and over half of the world's population voting in national elections. In this Atlas, twenty leading economists, scholars, and diplomats an……続きを見る

Este livro explora a melindrosa relação entre corrupção e política no contexto brasileiro. A corrupção, infelizmente, tornou-se uma sombra que paira sobre o cenário político do país, corroendo os al……続きを見る

Notes on Democracy is a critique of democracy. The book places political leaders into two categories: the demagogue, who "preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots" and t……続きを見る

Why American democracy favors the affluent and educated Politically active individuals and organizations make huge investments of time, energy, and money to influence everything from election outcom……続きを見る

In "Notes on Democracy," H. L. Mencken offers a piercing critique of American democratic ideals, employing his trademark wit and acerbic prose. Written in the early 1920s, this collection of essays ……続きを見る

Ecological crises threaten all forms of life on earth. Democracy too is endangered, as popular discontent, elite malfeasance, and unresponsive institutions imperil its survival. Present political co……続きを見る

Notes on Democracy by enormously influential journalist and cultural critic H. L. Mencken is an incisive and astonishingly timely critique of democracy. Mencken is not opposed to democracy but in hi……続きを見る

Bipartisanship has been essential to America's success throughout its history. Today, however, there seems waning interest by politicians in both parties to work together to address pressing issues ……続きを見る

This comprehensive volume, featuring insights from twenty leading economists and diplomats, serves as a roadmap for navigating the complexities of contemporary governance. By examining the trajector……続きを見る

Este libro analiza el tecnogobierno y algunos de los ejes que lo conforman para contrastarlos con experiencias concretas de los países de la región. Compila artículos que abordan la presencia del Es……続きを見る

The renowned satirist and author of The American Language presents a scathing critique of democracy, demagogues, and politicians of all kinds. H. L. Mencken was one of the greatest contrarian minds ……続きを見る

In "Notes on Democracy," H. L. Mencken presents a scathing critique of American democratic ideals through a series of penetrating essays that blend wit, satire, and biting observation. Written in th……続きを見る

Recognizing the radical disparity between migration/border policy and constitutional law “inside these borders,” Kathleen R. Arnold focuses on two main forms of migrant protest to explore the meanin……続きを見る

" A Preface to Democratic Theory is well worth the devoted attention of anyone who cares about democracy." ー Political Science Quarterly This book by Robert Dahl helped launch democratic theory six……続きを見る