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"Are our 'democracies' truly democratic? ""In the Name of the People"" examines the myth of modern democracy and finds it wanting. The various oligarchies of the world blame the madness of modern life on the greed and stupidity of ordinary people: this book argues that, on the contrary, elites indulge a limitless greed for power and wealth under cover of 'giving the people what they want'. As a coda to his short book, Ivo Mosley examines what true democracy has meant over the last two and a half millennia, and examines how it could be incorporated into current political structures to give them meaning, life and accountability."

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Full of black humor, Mosley, grandson of British fascist leader Oswald Mosley, acutely understands how and why current forms of electoral governance are destined to fall short of their promise. Publishers Weekly A historical assessment and scathing critique of representative government. Book News Almost all evils of the present day are attributed to the emergence, and subsequent establishment, of representative government ... The Bookbag This book is a refreshingly interesting and honest read and will leave you condemning the government even more, if that is possible. Honor Whiteman, Mortgage Strategy

Full of black humor, Mosley, grandson of British fascist leader Oswald Mosley, acutely understands how and why current forms of electoral governance are destined to fall short of their promise. Publishers Weekly

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Ivo 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).

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