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- Spirit of Democracy : the Struggle to Build Free Societies Throughout the World
- Publication Name
- The Spirit of Democracy
- Title
- The Spirit of Democracy
- Subtitle
- The Struggle to Build Free Societies Throughout the World
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 0805089136
- EAN
- 9780805089134
- ISBN
- 9780805089134
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Genre
- Political Science
- Topic
- Political Ideologies / Democracy
- Release Date
- 03/02/2009
- Release Year
- 2009
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 8in
- Item Width
- 5.2in
- Item Weight
- 12 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Number of Pages
- 464 Pages
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"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.
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St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0805089136
ISBN-13
9780805089134
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69569875
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Book Title
Spirit of Democracy : the Struggle to Build Free Societies Throughout the World
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Political Ideologies / Democracy
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Political Science
Number of Pages
464 Pages
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Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
12 Oz
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No one has thought harder or more broadly about the past and future of democracy than Larry Diamond. A passionate treatment, infused with optimism and eminently readable, The Spirit of Democracy is a must for anyone who cares about the toughest challenge of balancing national values and national interests., "Meticulous… hopeful… The Spirit of Democracy takes on the world [and] offers well-grounded support to anyone who has questioned the long-held theory… that the richer the country, the greater the chances of sustaining democracy."- The New York Times Book Review "Diamond is… eloquent in arguing that despite the recent blunders of American democracy promoters, there is still a role for the international community in helping societies that are struggling to be free."- Foreign Affairs "Diamond … strenuously argues against the cynical idea that certain religions, cultures, or societies are incompatible with democracy, pointing to the progress of the past three decades as evidence that democracy is indeed a universal aspiration."- The Chronicle Review " The Spirit of Democracy is a worthwhile corrective to America's post-Iraq pessimism about the future of democratic ideals throughout the world."-Francis Fukuyama, author of America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy "Diamond offers a path forward, full of his customary wisdom, tough-mindedness, and passion. With friends like him, the spirit of democracy will rise again."-Peter Beinart, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, and author of The Good Fight "No one has thought harder or more broadly about the past and future of democracy than Larry Diamond. A passionate treatment, infused with optimism and eminently readable, The Spirit of Democracy is a must for anyone who cares about the toughest challenge of balancing national values and national interests."-Jessica Tuchman Mathews, president, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace "Ambitious [and] authoritative… Truly interesting."- McClatchy-Tribune Regional News "A thoroughly researched and informative account… intelligently composed [and] sure to provoke discussion… Highly recommended."- The Midwest Book Review "Passionate… a refreshingly evenhanded overview of democracy's global prospects… [Diamond's] view… is wide-ranging and carefully considered, making this an especially effective work."- Kirkus Reviews, "Meticulous… hopeful…The Spirit of Democracytakes on the world [and] offers well-grounded support to anyone who has questioned the long-held theory… that the richer the country, the greater the chances of sustaining democracy."-The New York Times Book Review"Diamond is… eloquent in arguing that despite the recent blunders of American democracy promoters, there is still a role for the international community in helping societies that are struggling to be free."-Foreign Affairs"Diamond … strenuously argues against the cynical idea that certain religions, cultures, or societies are incompatible with democracy, pointing to the progress of the past three decades as evidence that democracy is indeed a universal aspiration."-The Chronicle Review"The Spirit of Democracyis a worthwhile corrective to America's post-Iraq pessimism about the future of democratic ideals throughout the world."-Francis Fukuyama, author ofAmerica at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy"Diamond offers a path forward, full of his customary wisdom, tough-mindedness, and passion. With friends like him, the spirit of democracy will rise again."-Peter Beinart, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, and author ofThe Good Fight"No one has thought harder or more broadly about the past and future of democracy than Larry Diamond. A passionate treatment, infused with optimism and eminently readable,The Spirit of Democracyis a must for anyone who cares about the toughest challenge of balancing national values and national interests."-Jessica Tuchman Mathews, president, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace"Ambitious [and] authoritative… Truly interesting."-McClatchy-Tribune Regional News"A thoroughly researched and informative account… intelligently composed [and] sure to provoke discussion… Highly recommended."-The Midwest Book Review"Passionate… a refreshingly evenhanded overview of democracy's global prospects… [Diamond's] view… is wide-ranging and carefully considered, making this an especially effective work."-Kirkus Reviews , A thoroughly researched and informative account... intelligently composed [and] sure to provoke discussion... Highly recommended., "Larry Diamond, one of the most preeminent students of democracy today, explains why this system of government remains an achievable goal for most countries around the world, despite recent setbacks in places like Russia and Venezuela.The Spirit of Democracyis a worthwhile corrective to America's post-Iraq pessimism about the future of democratic ideals throughout the world."-Francis Fukuyama, author ofAmericaat the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy"No one has thought harder or more broadly about the past and future of democracy than Larry Diamond. A passionate treatment, infused with optimism and eminently readable,The Spirit of Democracyis a must for anyone who cares about the toughest challenge of balancing national values and national interests."-Jessica Tuchman Mathews, president, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace"Around the world, the movement for democracy is in trouble-not merely because of the shrewdness of its enemies, but because of the ignorance and self-delusion of its friends. Luckily, Larry Diamond offers a path forward, full of his customary wisdom, tough-mindedness, and passion. With friends like him, the spirit of democracy will rise again."-Peter Beinart, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, and author ofThe Good Fight, Diamond is... eloquent in arguing that despite the recent blunders of American democracy promoters, there is still a role for the international community in helping societies that are struggling to be free., "Larry Diamond, one of the most preeminent students of democracy today, explains why this system of government remains an achievable goal for most countries around the world, despite recent setbacks in places like Russia and Venezuela.The Spirit of Democracyis a worthwhile corrective to America's post-Iraq pessimism about the future of democratic ideals throughout the world."-Francis Fukuyama, author ofAmericaat the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy "No one has thought harder or more broadly about the past and future of democracy than Larry Diamond. A passionate treatment, infused with optimism and eminently readable,The Spirit of Democracyis a must for anyone who cares about the toughest challenge of balancing national values and national interests."-Jessica Tuchman Mathews, president, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace "Around the world, the movement for democracy is in trouble-not merely because of the shrewdness of its enemies, but because of the ignorance and self-delusion of its friends. Luckily, Larry Diamond offers a path forward, full of his customary wisdom, tough-mindedness, and passion. With friends like him, the spirit of democracy will rise again."-Peter Beinart, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, and author ofThe Good Fight, "Meticulous... hopeful... The Spirit of Democracy takes on the world [and] offers well-grounded support to anyone who has questioned the long-held theory... that the richer the country, the greater the chances of sustaining democracy." -- The New York Times Book Review "Diamond is... eloquent in arguing that despite the recent blunders of American democracy promoters, there is still a role for the international community in helping societies that are struggling to be free." -- Foreign Affairs "Diamond ... strenuously argues against the cynical idea that certain religions, cultures, or societies are incompatible with democracy, pointing to the progress of the past three decades as evidence that democracy is indeed a universal aspiration." -- The Chronicle Review " The Spirit of Democracy is a worthwhile corrective to America's post-Iraq pessimism about the future of democratic ideals throughout the world." -- Francis Fukuyama, author of America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy "Diamond offers a path forward, full of his customary wisdom, tough-mindedness, and passion. With friends like him, the spirit of democracy will rise again." -- Peter Beinart, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, and author of The Good Fight "No one has thought harder or more broadly about the past and future of democracy than Larry Diamond. A passionate treatment, infused with optimism and eminently readable, The Spirit of Democracy is a must for anyone who cares about the toughest challenge of balancing national values and national interests." -- Jessica Tuchman Mathews, president, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace "Ambitious [and] authoritative... Truly interesting." -- McClatchy-Tribune Regional News "A thoroughly researched and informative account... intelligently composed [and] sure to provoke discussion... Highly recommended." -- The Midwest Book Review "Passionate... a refreshingly evenhanded overview of democracy's global prospects... [Diamond's] view... is wide-ranging and carefully considered, making this an especially effective work." -- Kirkus Reviews, Diamond ... strenuously argues against the cynical idea that certain religions, cultures, or societies are incompatible with democracy, pointing to the progress of the past three decades as evidence that democracy is indeed a universal aspiration., The Spirit of Democracy is a worthwhile corrective to America's post-Iraq pessimism about the future of democratic ideals throughout the world., Meticulous... hopeful... The Spirit of Democracy takes on the world [and] offers well-grounded support to anyone who has questioned the long-held theory... that the richer the country, the greater the chances of sustaining democracy., Diamond offers a path forward, full of his customary wisdom, tough-mindedness, and passion. With friends like him, the spirit of democracy will rise again., Passionate... a refreshingly evenhanded overview of democracy's global prospects... [Diamond's] view... is wide-ranging and carefully considered, making this an especially effective work.
Copyright Date
2009
Dewey Decimal
321.8
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Dewey Edition
22
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