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Focusing on the concept of "strong democracy," the collection presents Benjamin Barber's significant writings that critique traditional liberal democracy's "thin representation." Emphasizing active citizen participation in public debate, Barber explores the interplay between democracy, civil society, civic education, and culture. These essays not only reinforce themes from his previous works but also advocate for a more engaged and participatory approach to democracy, challenging prevailing notions in contemporary political discourse.
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A Passion for Democracy, Benjamin R. Barber
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- A Passion for Democracy
- Subtitle
- American Essays
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Benjamin R. Barber
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 306
- ISBN13
- 9780691050249
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on the concept of "strong democracy," the collection presents Benjamin Barber's significant writings that critique traditional liberal democracy's "thin representation." Emphasizing active citizen participation in public debate, Barber explores the interplay between democracy, civil society, civic education, and culture. These essays not only reinforce themes from his previous works but also advocate for a more engaged and participatory approach to democracy, challenging prevailing notions in contemporary political discourse.