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OverviewFrank Furedi examines the frequent claim that democracy is a means to an end rather than an important value in and of itself. The prevalence of this sentiment in the current era is not surprising, given that the normative foundation for democracy is fragile, and there is little cultural valuation for this outlook. Until recently, virtually every serious commentator paid lip-service to democracy. However, in recent times the classical elitist disdain for democracy and for the moral and intellectual capacity of the electorate has acquired a powerful influence over public life. Democracy Under Siege outlines the long history of anti-democratic thought, explains why hostility to democracy has gained momentum in the current era, and offers a positive affirmation of the principle and the value of democracy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frank FurediPublisher: Collective Ink Imprint: John Hunt Publishing Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.178kg ISBN: 9781789046281ISBN 10: 1789046289 Pages: 168 Publication Date: 30 October 2020 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 ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Frank Furedi is an emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent and Senior Research Fellow at the Twenty-First Century Institute in Budapest. Author of more than 20 books, translated in 16 languages, Furedi’s studies have been devoted to an exploration of the cultural and sociological study of fear, risk-taking, parenting, and therapy culture. He lives in Faversham, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |