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Democracy's Good Name
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Democracy's Good Name

The Rise and Risks of the World's Most Popular Form of Government

Public Affairs, 2007 mais...

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5

Recommendation

Michael Mandelbaum looks at the complex political concepts and historical forces that shaped the rise of modern democratic nations. He explicates the origins of modern democracy and how it is changing in today’s globally interconnected world, and explains the relationships between historical and current events. Although you may not agree with some of his assumptions – about the interdependence of free markets and democracy, for example – his book is thought-provoking and illuminating. getAbstract recommends it to managers and executives whose responsibilities cross borders, and to history buffs and others who wish to understand current political developments.

Take-Aways

  • The increase in the number of world democracies defined the second half of the 20th century.
  • Today, democracy is the most practiced form of government in the world.
  • The French Revolution was a political and historical turning point.

About the Author

Michael Mandelbaum is the Christian A. Herter Professor of American Foreign Policy at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. He is the author of 10 books, including The Ideas That Conquered the World and The Case for Goliath.


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