Spirit of Democracy

"Meticulous . . . [Diamond] gleaned that . . . the fate of democracy was not driven...
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Author: Larry Diamond
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Language: English
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Spirit of Democracy by Diamond, Larry

Spirit of Democracy

BD$34.55

Spirit of Democracy

BD$34.55
Author: Larry Diamond
Format: Paperback
Language: English

"Meticulous . . . [Diamond] gleaned that . . . the fate of democracy was not driven by events but by the passion of individual people."--The New York Times Book Review

In 1974, nearly three-quarters of all countries were dictatorships; today, more than half are democracies. Yet recent efforts to promote democracy have stumbled, and many democratic governments are faltering.

In this sweeping vision for advancing freedom around the world, renowned social scientist Larry Diamond examines how and why democracy progresses. He demonstrates that the desire for democracy runs deep, even in very poor countries, and that seemingly entrenched regimes like Iran and China could become democracies within a generation. He also dissects the causes of the "democratic recession" in critical states, including the crime-infested oligarchy in Russia and the strong-armed populism of Venezuela.

To spur a renewed democratic boom Diamond urges the United States to vigorously support good governance and free civic organizations. Only then will the spirit of democracy be secured.

Author: Larry Diamond
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 02/03/2009
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780805089134

About the Author

Larry Diamond is the author of Squandered Victory and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He has served as the co-editor of the widely respected Journal of Democracy since its founding in 1990. He lives in Stanford, California.




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