The People vs. Democracy: Why Our Freedom is in Danger and How to Save it by Yas

Description: The People vs. Democracy by Yascha Mounk Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description From India to Turkey, from Poland to the United States, authoritarian populists have seized power. Two core components of liberal democracy individual rights and the popular will are at war, putting democracy itself at risk. In plain language, Yascha Mounk describes how we got here, where we need to go, and why there is little time left to waste. Publisher Description "We can no longer assume that liberal democracy is the wave of the future This splendid book is an invaluable contribution to the debate about what ails democracy, and what can be done about it."-Michael J. Sandel, author of Justice"Everyone worried about the state of contemporary politics should read this book."-Anne-Marie Slaughter, President of the New America FoundationThe world is in turmoil. From Russia, Turkey, and Egypt to the United States, authoritarian populists have seized power. As a result, democracy itself may now be at risk.Two core components of liberal democracy-individual rights and the popular will-are increasingly at war with each other. As the role of money in politics soared and important issues were taken out of public contestation, a system of "rights without democracy" took hold. Populists who rail against this say they want to return power to the people. But in practice they create something just as bad: a system of "democracy without rights." The consequence, as Yascha Mounk shows in this brilliant and timely book, is that trust in politics is dwindling. Citizens are falling out of love with their political system. Democracy is wilting away. Drawing on vivid stories and original research, Mounk identifies three key drivers of voters discontent: stagnating living standards, fear of multiethnic democracy, and the rise of social media. To reverse the trend, politicians need to enact radical reforms that benefit the many, not the few.The People vs. Democracy is the first book to describe both how we got here and what we need to do now. For those unwilling to give up either individual rights or the concept of the popular will, Mounk argues that urgent action is needed, as this may be our last chance to save democracy. Author Biography Yascha Mounk is Associate Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University, a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and a senior advisor at Protect Democracy. A frequent contributor to the Atlantic, the New York Times, and Die Zeit, he is the host of Slates The Good Fight Podcast. Details ISBN 0674976827 ISBN-13 9780674976825 Title The People vs. Democracy Author Yascha Mounk Format Hardcover Year 2018 Pages 328 Publisher Harvard University Press GE_Item_ID:129403081; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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Book Title: People Vs. Democracy : Why Our Freedom Is in Danger and How to Save It

Number of Pages: 400 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Topic: Political Process / General, Human Rights, History & Theory, Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism, Political, Political Ideologies / Democracy, Political Freedom

Item Height: 1.2 in

Publication Year: 2018

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Genre: Political Science, Philosophy

Item Weight: 22.3 Oz

Author: Yascha Mounk

Item Length: 8.6 in

Item Width: 5.6 in

Format: Hardcover