Humanities Translation Series: Strong Democracy

Author: (USA) Benjamin Barber
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: "Strong Democracy" is a significant work by Professor Benjamin Barber that offers a profound analysis and comprehensive reflection on Western liberal democratic theory. It is also a classic text for understanding the various democratic theory schools in contemporary Western society. "Strong Democracy" has had a significant and lasting impact on the theory and practice of contemporary Western democracy since its first publication in 1984. The New York Times once commented on Professor Barber's ideas as follows: "Paris gives participatory thought institutional and intellectual vitality. His unique contribution lies not in proposing legislative recommendations, but in outlining a way of viewing politics from the perspective of the practice of possible strong democracy. Barber's research is highly original and equally challenging."