| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 557 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Summary |
This substantial reference work critically examines the history of democracy, from ancient history to possible directions it may take in the future. Over the course of 44 chapters, it explores the full breadth of the origins of democracy and expands the canon of democratic history by exploring new - and sometimes surprising - examples from around the world. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part I: Pre-classical democracy -- Part II: Classical democracy -- Part III: Medieval democracy -- Part IV: Early modern democracy -- Part V: Colonialism and democracy -- Part VI: National movements -- Part VII: Peoples' movements -- Part VIII: Democracy today -- Part IX: Futures and possibilities. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Democracy -- History.
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Democracy. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Isakhan, Benjamin, 1977-
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Stockwell, Stephen, 1954-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Edinburgh companion to the history of democracy. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2012 9780748640751 (OCoLC)806198921 |
| ISBN |
9780748653669 electronic book |
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074865366X electronic book |
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9781283902984 electronic book |
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1283902982 electronic book |
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9780748640751 |
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0748640754 |
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