Arguing that equality is often the most potent rival of liberty, this work demonstrates how the dense tangle of government regulations both supports and threatens our personal freedoms. It is illustrated with examples from contemporary life.
Writing for the activist, the student, and the simply curious, David Beetham provides a shrewd exploration of democracy in today's world and asks: is it still worth fighting for?
Emerging democracies need a lot of support from international institutions, and this book analyzes the ways those organizations succeed and fail in providing that assistance.
