{"product_id":"models-of-democracy-3rd-edition-david-held-9780804754729","title":"Models of Democracy, 3rd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a succinct and far-reaching analysis, David Held provides an introduction to major theories of democracy from classical Greece to the present, along with a critical discussion of what democracy should mean today. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition has been extensively revised and updated to take into account significant transformations in world politics. A new chapter on deliberative democracy has been added, which focuses on how citizen participation can be increased in politics, and how that participation can become more informed. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike its predecessor, the third edition of \u003ci\u003eModels of Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e combines lucid exposition and clarity of expression with careful scholarship and originality, making it highly attractive to students and experts in the field. The third edition will prove essential reading for all those interested in politics, political theory, and political philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for the second edition: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Held's new book on models of democracy is itself a model of its kind--a meticulously edited, easily accessible, and clearly signposted critical analysis of theories of democracy from classical antiquity to the present day.\"--\u003ci\u003eEthics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In this timely and thought-provoking study, Held provides a critical reassessment of major theories of democracy from ancient Greece to the present, along with his own prescription for revitalizing contemporary democratic politics. . . . This volume should be read and pondered by anyone interested in the future of democracy.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Annals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Held\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0804754721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804754729\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Stanford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.60w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2006 pg. 184","brand":"David Held","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049807966463,"sku":"9780804754729","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_12f12912-98b1-4beb-a206-4915eacf279e.jpg?v=1685003567","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/models-of-democracy-3rd-edition-david-held-9780804754729","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}