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037			_cPurchased _nPrism Books, Kadavanthara
041			_aEnglish
082			_a321.8 _bPIT/DE
100			_aSam Pitroda
245			_aIDEA OF DEMOCRACY
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260			_aHaryana _bPenguin Books _c2024
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500			_aToday global democracy is at a crossroads because of the rise in polarized politics, authoritarian regimes and the use of social media to manipulate and amplify lies, hate and misinformation. While electoral democracy continues to be the most prevalent form of government, a series of indicators measuring political and civic freedom reveal that the institution of democracy is in deep distress. With the liberal foundations of democracy shakier than ever before, confidence in institutions has plummeted. This book looks at this paradox of so-called democratic success coupled with its liberal decline. It provides a detailed analysis of the essence of democracy, its workings, the kind of values it needs to encapsulate, forces and safeguards which work in liberal democracy’s favour and how they can be preserved. This book is meant to stimulate conversation, particularly among the youth on what the idea of democracy means to them and the role that they can play in helping democracy survive—and thrive—in the coming era.
650			_aDemocracy
650			_aSocial sciences
650			_aPolitical Science Systems of governments and states
650			_aDemocratic government [formerly : Republic]
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