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On Democracy
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Robert A. Dahl
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With contributions by:
Ian Shapiro
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English
Published/Copyright:
2020
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Written by the preeminent democratic theorist of our time, this book explains the nature, value, and mechanics of democracy. In a new introduction to this Veritas edition, Ian Shapiro considers how Dahl would respond to the ongoing challenges democracy faces in the modern world.
“Within the liberal democratic camp there is considerable controversy about exactly how to define democracy. Probably the most influential voice among contemporary political scientists in this debate has been that of Robert Dahl.”—Marc Plattner, New York Times
“An excellent introduction for novices, as well as a trusty handbook for experts and political science mavens.”—Publishers Weekly
“Within the liberal democratic camp there is considerable controversy about exactly how to define democracy. Probably the most influential voice among contemporary political scientists in this debate has been that of Robert Dahl.”—Marc Plattner, New York Times
“An excellent introduction for novices, as well as a trusty handbook for experts and political science mavens.”—Publishers Weekly
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Robert A. Dahl (1915–2014) was Sterling Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Yale University. Ian Shapiro is Sterling Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University.
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Frontmatter
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Contents
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Preface to the Veritas paperback Edition
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Note on the Text
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Introduction to the Veritas Paperback Edition
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CHAPTER 1 Do We Really Need a Guide?
1 - Part I The Beginning
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CHAPTER 2 Where and How Did Democracy Develop?
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CHAPTER 3 What Lies Ahead?
26 - Part II Ideal Democracy
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CHAPTER 4 What Is Democracy?
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CHAPTER 5 Why Democracy?
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CHAPTER 6 Why Political Equality I?
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CHAPTER 7 Why Political Equality II?
69 - Part III Actual Democracy
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CHAPTER 8 What Political Institutions Does Large-Scale Democracy Require?
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CHAPTER 9 Varieties I
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CHAPTER 10 Varieties II
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CHAPTER 11 Varieties III
130 - Part IV Conditions Favorable and Unfavorable
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CHAPTER 12 What Underlying Conditions Favor Democracy?
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CHAPTER 13 Why Market-Capitalism Favors Democracy
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CHAPTER 14 Why Market-Capitalism Harms Democracy
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CHAPTER 15 The Unfinished Journey
180 - Part V After On Democracy
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Chapter 16 Continuing the Journey?
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Chapter 17 Democracy and Inequality
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APPENDIX A On Electoral Systems
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APPENDIX B Political Accommodation in Culturally or Ethnically Divided Countries
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APPENDIX C On Counting Democratic Countries
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Appendix D On Counting Democratic Countries II
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Notes
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Further Reading
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Acknowledgments
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Index
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November 24, 2020
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