Sheldon, Joss
Democracy: A User's Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781716792052
- author:
- Sheldon, Joss
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Rebel Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Political Ideologies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Democracy: A User's Guide by Joss Sheldon explores the concept of democracy and its application in various aspects of life. The author examines different forms of democracy, including participatory budgeting, deliberative democracy, collaborative hiring, community currencies, peer-to-peer lending, and more.
Sheldon visits historical examples of democratic societies, such as hunter-gatherer communities and tribal confederacies, to demonstrate the evolution of democratic principles. The book also delves into modern-day experiments in democracy, including a democratic school in England, workplace democracy in Brazil, and liquid democracy in Spain.
The author argues that democracy is not just about electing leaders, but also about controlling resources, media, police, and soldiers. By understanding the tools and principles of democracy, individuals can take an active role in shaping their own destinies and creating more democratic systems.
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