Democracy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

BernardCrick

• Oxford Univ Pr (2003年1月16日発売)

作品紹介・あらすじ

No political concept is more used, and misused, than that of democracy. Nearly every regime today claims to be democratic, but not all 'democracies' allow free politics, and free politics existed long before democratic franchises. This book is a short account of the history of the doctrine and practice of democracy, from ancient Greece and Rome through the American, French, and Russian revolutions, and of the usages and practices associated with it in the modern world. It argues that democracy is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for good government, and that ideas of the rule of law, and of human rights, should in some situations limit democratic claims. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

感想・レビュー・書評

[samwo360さんの感想 · 2022年9月18日]

民主主義、なかんずく立憲民主主義が揺らいでいる今だからこそ、もう一度、考えたいと思って手にした一冊。ちょっと古くなっているところもあるけど、改めて立憲民主制、自由、基本権の大切さを認識しました。

[名古屋大学附属図書館 サポートデスクさんの感想 · 2019年1月29日]

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