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Since its appearance twenty years ago, Benjamin R. Barber's Strong Democracy has been one of the primary standards against which political science thinking and writing is measured. Defined as the participation of all of the people in at least some aspects of selfgovernment at least some of the time, Strong Democracy offers liberal society a new way of thinking about and of practicing democracy. Contrary to the commonly held view that an excess of democracy can undo liberal institutions, Barber argues that an excess of liberalism has undermined our democratic institutions and brought about the set of crises we still find ourselves struggling against: cynicism about voting, alienation, privatization, and the growing paralysis of public institutions. In a new preface Barber looks at the past twenty years and restates his argument, which seems, sadly, more pressing than ever.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Strong Democracy: Participatory Politics for a New Age'? A: The main theme of 'Strong Democracy' is the importance of active participation in self-government. Benjamin R. Barber argues that true democracy involves the engagement of all citizens in political processes, challenging the notion that too much democracy can harm liberal institutions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Strong Democracy: Participatory Politics for a New Age' is Benjamin R. Barber.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 1, 2004.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition of 'Strong Democracy' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Strong Democracy' have? A: The book has a total of 362 pages.
- Q: Is 'Strong Democracy' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Strong Democracy' is highly regarded in political science and is often used as a standard reference in academic discussions about democracy and civic engagement.
- Q: What edition of the book is this? A: This is the First Edition and Twentieth-Anniversary Edition of 'Strong Democracy'.
- Q: Does the book contain a preface by the author? A: Yes, the book includes a new preface by Benjamin R. Barber reflecting on the past twenty years since its initial publication.
- Q: What are the key issues addressed in 'Strong Democracy'? A: The book addresses issues such as cynicism about voting, alienation, privatization, and the paralysis of public institutions, which Barber argues are consequences of excessive liberalism.
- Q: Is this book considered a classic in political literature? A: Yes, 'Strong Democracy' is considered a classic in political literature and has been influential in shaping discussions about participatory politics.