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OverviewDemocracy is not a universal good, it is a political system, and like all political systems it is open to corruption. The word 'democracy' means 'rule by the people', not rule by a simple majority. To achieve rule by all the people, it used to be accepted that as much of civil life should be kept out of party politics as possible. A mixed constitution was one way of achieving this. By absorbing into itself the institutions of civil society, the modern democratic state has become an ever more pervasive 'tyranny of the majority' accountable to the electorate only once every few years. The powers it has assumed, together with the powers of corporations, represent a 'new world order' that respects neither freedom, the individual, the vulnerable nor, in a true sense, the rule of law. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ivo MosleyPublisher: Imprint Academic Imprint: Imprint Academic Volume: v.6 Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9780907845645ISBN 10: 0907845649 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 04 September 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAndrew Morrod, Daily Mail The author knows a thing or two about fascism, and he brings a passionate reasoning to this analysis. 'Read Mosley's, in many ways, excellent book. But read it critically.' Edward Ingram, Philosophy Now The author knows a thing or two about fascism, and he brings a passionate reasoning to this analysis of its conception, practice and decline. Provocative stuff. -- Andrew Morrod Daily Mail Read Mosley's, in many ways, excellent book. But read it critically. -- Edward Ingram Philosophy Now [G]rasps with uncanny prescience the perilous plight in which the modern world finds itself. -- John Dixon PRAG Author InformationIvo Mosley writes on politics and culture for many journals and newspapers, both mainstream and academic. Previous books (which include Dumbing Down and Democracy, Fascism and the New World Order, both for Imprint Academic) have been acclaimed 'book of the year' (Spectator), 'entirely fascinating' (The Week), 'a book for our time' (Telegraph); 'At last! A guide to the moronic inferno!' (PN Review) and 'If there is any hope at all, it lies in the existence of books like this!' (Daily Mail). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |