The author probes the minds of political thinkers to assess the condition of democracy in the modern world. In these conversations, he finds reasons for its continuing strength and its powerful alliance with capitalism. He also addresses challenges to democracy and the necessity to strengthen it.
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Arguing that democracy does not deliver happiness and is not particularly good at solving problems, Murchland (philosophy, Ohio Wesleyan U.) interviews people who have lived behind the iron curtain, citizen activists, academics, public intellectuals, and thinkers about the current status of democracy. In general they are worried about the impact of technology and globalization on it. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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