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With a unique narrative combining moving life stories and scholarly insight, this book offers a radical re-appraisal of Indian politics. The book demonstrates why Indian democracy is of global importance and why its pathologies are a cause for alarm: as much for India as for the future of democracy the world over.

One day they'll be like us. That was once the West's complacent assumption about countries emerging from poverty, imperial rule, or communism. But many have hardened into something very different from liberal democracy: what eminent political thinker John Keane describes as a new form of despotism. And one day, he warns, we may be more like them.

This reprint preserves the original content of the 1899 edition, offering readers a glimpse into the historical perspectives and developments in the field of geography at the turn of the 20th century. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of geographical thought and methodology.

Leading political thinker John Keane asks why democracies are currently in deep trouble, why the contemporary democratic imagination is failing in its efforts to make sense of the world, and how a theory and politics of 'monitory democracy' can help revive its flagging global fortunes.

New schools edition, with notes, of one of John B.'s finest plays which is on the Leaving Certificate curriculum for 2016

Exploring the realm of picosolar technology, this book highlights innovative small solar devices, including lanterns and systems, that are revolutionizing energy access globally. It emphasizes their role in powering modern, energy-efficient appliances, showcasing their potential to transform lives and promote sustainability in various communities.

Exploring the origins and implications of violence, John Keane challenges the notion that violence is inherent to human nature. He highlights the unique relationship between violence and democracy, noting that democratic nations rarely engage in warfare with one another. Keane delves into ethical dilemmas surrounding the justification of violence and advocates for its "democratization" to ensure public accountability. Through this lens, he examines both the consequences of violence and potential remedies within democratic frameworks.

Examines the role of the media in shaping and representing political life, arguing that 'media decadence' is harmful for democracy.

Asweeping, magisterial one-volume history of a much misunderstood, maligned and sometimes abused concept: democracy.