Robert A. Dahl, Ian Shapiro, Jose Antonio Cheibub. This sourcebook is designed for undergraduate courses on democracy ... democracy that are taught without ... Chapter 1 , " Defining Democracy , " is orga- nized around the debates among ...
In this prize-winning book, one of the most prominent political theorists of our time makes a major statement about what democracy is and why it is important.
A new edition of an introductory work, offering an analysis of democracy, political behaviour, political evaluation, policy-making and comparative political systems. 170 political systems are classified according to their degree of ...
Robert Dahl's Preface helped launch democratic theory fifty years ago as a new area of study in political science, and it remains the standard introduction to the field.
In this accessible and authoritative book, one of the most prominent political theorists of the time provides a primer on democracy that clarifies what democracy is, why it is valuable, how it works, and what challenges it confronts in the ...
In this prize-winning book, one of the most prominent political theorists of our time makes a major statement about what democracy is and why it is important.
Robert Dahl, author of the classic A Preface to Democratic Theory, explores this alleged conflict, particularly in modern American society where differences in ownership and control of corporate enterprises create inequalities in resources ...
Who Governs?: Democracy and Power in an American City
In this work, one of the most celebrated political scientists of the 20th century offers a powerful interpretation of the location of political power in American urban communities.
For it will have an important influence on both theory about democracy and on actual practice in democracies round the world."—Bernard Barber, Political Science Quarterly "The book is a must for democratic theorists."—J.
Everything Dahl says can be applied in a fascinating way to the governing of any human enterprise involving more than one person—whether it is a nation-state, a political party, a business firm, or a university.
The book is divided into nine self-contained chapters: "Defining Democracy," which discusses procedural, deliberative, and substantive democracy; "Sources of Democracy," on why democracy exists in some countries and not in others; ...
How Democratic Is the American Constitution?: Second Edition
In this provocative book, one of our most eminent political scientists questions the extent to which the American Constitution furthers democratic goals.
In this book, the eminent psychoanalyst Leonard Shengold looks at why some people are resistant to change, even when it seems to promise a change for the better.
His collaborators are Samuel Barnes, Hans Daalder, Frederick Engelmann, Alfred Grosser, Otto Kirchheimer, Val R. Lorwin, Allen Potter, Stein Rokkan, and Nils Stjernquist. "This stately volume is distinguished by several unusual features.
Here, esteemed political scientist Robert A. Dahl presents his unique contribution to an ongoing debate: What is the relationship between democracy, liberty, and equality?
Controlling Nuclear Weapons: Democracy Versus Guardianship
