Democracy in Britain

by Matt Cole

This textbook brings together an introduction to the political theory of democracy since Ancient times and a critical picture of its place in Britain today.The author examines the work of Plato and Aristotle, Rousseau and Mill, Marx and Weber, and locates them and others in the debate about what democracy means. He then scrutinises Britain's claim to be a developing democracy, from the power of the Prime Minister and the role of political parties...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748623124
• ISBN13: 9780748623129
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher