| Description |
1 online resource (pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Democracy means independence and freedom -- Democracy means human rights -- Democracy brings political freedom -- Democracy brings economic freedom -- A democratic government is responsible to its citizens -- Citizens' rights or civic duty: citizens' relationship to democratic governance -- Conclusion: shared experiences, shared ideas. |
| Summary |
Do all people desire democracy? For at least a century, the idea that democracy is a universal good has been an article of faith for American policy makers. Paula Sabloff challenges this conventional wisdom about who wants democracy and why. Arguing that certain universal human aspirations exist, she shows how local realities are highly particularistic and explains that culture, history, and values are critical to the study of political systems. Her fascinating study of Mongolia-feudal until it became the first country to follow Russia into communism and now struggling with post-socialist. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Democracy -- Mongolia -- Public opinion.
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Democracy. |
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Mongolia. |
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Public opinion. |
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Political culture -- Mongolia -- 21st century.
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Political culture. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
Mongols -- Attitudes.
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Mongols. |
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Mongolia -- Politics and government -- 1992-
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1992- |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sabloff, Paula L.W. Does everyone want democracy? Walnut Creek, CA : Left Coast Press, Inc., 2013 9781598745658 (DLC) 2012049078 (OCoLC)819718200 |
| ISBN |
9781598745672 (electronic book) |
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1598745670 (electronic book) |
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9781611327199 (consumer ebook) |
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1611327199 (consumer ebook) |
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9781598745658 |
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1598745654 |
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1598745662 |
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9781598745665 |
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