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Democracy: the contemporary theories

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  • "This comprehensive textbook brings together and interprets twentieth-century developments in democratic theory. While it focuses primarily on the postwar period, it places the newer conceptions in context and compares them with such classic theories as those developed by Locke, Rousseau, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Mill. After a discussion of the historical evolution of democratic ideas, the author critically examines the contemporary theories. He shows that, in an attempt to bring democratic theory into harmony with actual practice, the newer conceptions increasingly modify the utopian and idealistic content of the classical theories. Professor Rejai demonstrates that beyond merely identifying the definitional components of democracy, the contemporary theorists specify a host of prerequisites under which democratic government is seen to emerge and flourish. He identifies five major types of preconditions, discusses and juxtaposes differing views on each type, and assesses the relative plausibility of each view.--Adapted from book jacket."

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