Feenstra, Ramon A.

Kidnapped Democracy (Polemics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781786613615
author:: Feenstra, Ramon A.
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Rowman & Littlefield International
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 107
Dimensions:: 21.2 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
Condition:: New
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Democracy has been hijacked by powerful elites who have gradually gained control of the political sphere. This takeover is transforming established democracies into systems that serve their own interests, leading to widespread citizen disaffection and indignation.

The author uses the metaphor of captivity to explore the differences and similarities between conventional kidnappings and the hijacking of a political system. The book examines the role of accomplices, hostages, victims, and negotiators in this process, as well as the peculiar effects of Stockholm syndrome.

Through nine chapters, the author reflects on possible ways to secure the release of democracy, offering insights into the complexities of modern politics and the challenges facing democratic systems today.

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