Democracy
Author | : Tom Lansford |
Publisher | : Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2011-02-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780737747157 |
ISBN-13 | : 0737747153 |
Rating | : 4/5 (153 Downloads) |
Download or read book Democracy written by Tom Lansford and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By illuminating the complexities and interrelations of the global community, this excellent resource helps students and other researchers enhance their global awareness on the topic of democracy. Readers will explore the relationship between democracy and government in several countries, including Spain, South Korea, Columbia and Ghana, as well as the relationship between democracy and equality. What is the role of activist groups in promoting democracy in Central and Eastern Europe? Can international pressure force Burma to democratize? Does the United States actively promote democracy in the developing world? This collection of essays provides the answers to these questions and more. Reader will also look at the impact of economics, including taxes and wealth distribution, on democratic growth.