The first major biography of Vclav Havel, one of the great moral and political figures of the second half of the centuryThis authorized biography of Havel, based on unrestricted access to him, his circle, and even his enemies, is the first definitive account of one of the great moral and political l[...]
The Future of Representative Democracy poses important questions about representation, representative democracy and their future. Inspired by the last major investigation of the subject by Hanna Pitkin over four decades ago, this ambitious volume fills a major gap in the literature by examining the [...]
In this essay, John Keane rethinks the relationship between the media and democracy. He opens up and explores a cluster of vital questions: where did the modern ideals of republican democracy and a liberty of the pressa originate? Have they been destroyed during the twentieth century by new forms o[...]
Portrays the life of one of democracy's greatest champions--a soldier, diplomat, and pamphleteer of the American Revolution who helped draft the French Constitution.[...]
Examines the role of the media in shaping and representing political life, arguing that 'media decadence' is harmful for democracy.[...]
Examines the role of the media in shaping and representing political life, arguing that 'media decadence' is harmful for democracy.[...]
A sweeping, magisterial one-volume history of a much misunderstood, maligned and sometimes abused concept: democracy.[...]
From prominent authorities in the field, the revised and expanded second edition of this acclaimed work is an essential resource for anyone providing treatment services or conducting research in the area of trauma and PTSD. The volume reviews the breadth of current knowledge about trauma assessment [...]