The People vs. Democracy
Why Our Freedom Is in Danger and How to Save It
by Yascha Mounk
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Democracy, Sociology, and Politics.
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice"Everyone worried about the state of contemporary politics should read this book."AnneMarie Slaughter"A trenchant survey from 1989, with its democratic euphoria, to the current map of autocratic striving."David Remnick, New YorkerThe world is in turmoil. From Russia and Turkey across Europe to the Un...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Democracy, Sociology, and Politics.
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“5. The most sensible and comprehensive diagnosis of our current political situation was The People vs. Democracy by @Yascha_Mounk”
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