Counter-Democracy: Politics in an Age of Distrust

by Pierre Rosanvallon

Book Overview

Democracy is established as a generally uncontested ideal, while regimes inspired by this form of government fall under constant criticism. Hence, the steady erosion of confidence in representatives that has become one of the major political issues of our time. Amidst these challenges, the paradox remains that while citizens are less likely to make the trip to the ballot box, the world is far from entering a phase of general political apathy. Demonstrations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521713838
• ISBN13: 9780521713832
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.5"