deliberative democracy ian o flynn

Today, deliberative democracy is the most widely discussed theory of democracy. Its proponents argue that important decisions of law and policy should ideally turn not on the force of numbers but on the force of the better argument. However, it continues to strike some as little more than wishful thinking. In this new book, Ian O’Flynn examines how the concept has developed over recent decades, the family disagreements which have emerged, and the criticisms that have been levelled at it. Grappling with the familiar charge that ordinary people lack the motivation and capacity for meaningful deliberation, O’Flynn considers the example of deliberative polls and citizens’ assemblies and critically assesses how such forums can fit within a broader democratic system. He then considers the implications of deliberative democracy for multicultural and multi-ethnic societies before turning to the prospects for the most ambitious deliberative project of all: global deliberative democracy. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of democratic theory, as well as anyone who is curious about the prospects for more rational decision-making in an age of populist passion.

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The mastermind behind the Metal Virus isn''t done yet. Sonic writer extraordinaire Ian Flynn brings you the latest elaborate scheme from the Blue Blur''s newest nemesis!Dr. Starline is back to his evil antics! But to enact his latest scheme, he''ll have to get into an abandoned Eggman base, past an army of badniks! And to do that, he''ll need the help of some of Sonic''s greatest enemies!Mimic, Rough, Tumble, and Zavok are back and badder than ever! Starline''s promised them incredible power, so Sonic and friends had better watch out. That is, if the not-so-good doctor can get these Bad Guys to stop fighting each other and work together.Collects the four-issue mini-series from Ian Flynn and veteran Sonic artist Jack Lawrence.

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Follow Sonic on electrifying adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan (The Babysitters Club series), The McElroy Brothers (The Adventure Zone) and series writer Ian Flynn! Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It''s a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn, with art by Aaron Hammerstrom.Plus, bonus stories!"Dr. Eggman''s Birthday" by Gale Galligan and Thomas Rothlisberger."Sonic Learns to Drive" by Justin, Travis & Griffin McElroy, with art by Mauro Fonseca.All this, as well as a ton of extras celebrating the Fastest Thing Alive: a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more!

Objev podobné jako Sonic the Hedgehog: Seasons of Chaos - Ian Flynn, Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy, Gale Galligan

Celebrate the Blue Blur''s way-past-cool 30th birthday! This swank deluxe hardcover sends Sonic on electrifying all-new adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan (The Babysitters Club series), The McElroy Brothers (The Adventure Zone) and series writer Ian Flynn!Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It''s a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn, with art by Aaron Hammerstrom.Plus bonus stories!"Dr. Eggman''s Birthday" by Gale Galligan and Thomas Rothlisberger."Sonic Learns to Drive" by Justin, Travis & Griffin McElroy, with art by Mauro Fonseca. All this, as well as a ton of exclusive extras celebrating the Fastest Thing Alive: a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a special introduction, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more!This special anniversary collection is the perfect piece of pop culture memorabilia for all Sonic fans!

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Sonic and Tails duel a duo of dastardly doppelgängers in the seriesÂ’ landmark 50th issue! Dr. Starline is behind the attack, but whatÂ’s his scheme?After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? And, in the wake of the climactic battle, both the heroes and bad guys need some time to heal and regroup… except Dr. Eggman, of course, who is always ready to destroy that darn hedgehog. Can Sonic, Tails, and Belle escape the city, or will Eggman finally bumble his way to victory? Definitive Sonic comics scribe Ian Flynn joins superstar artist Adam Bryce Thomas for a story more than four years in the making! Then, itÂ’s a little mangled, itÂ’s kind of a jumble, itÂ’s Rough & Tangle and Rouge & Tumble! Writers Evan Stanley & Gigi Dutreix, Aaron Hammerstrom, Daniel Barnes, Ian Mutchler, and India Swift join Ian to bring readers six new heartwarming stories of unlikely pairs. Collects the oversized 50th issue of IDW''s ongoing Sonic the Hedgehog series, plus issue ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Sonic The Hedgehog, Vol. 13: Battle for the Empire - Ian Flynn, Adam Bryce Thomas

Join the Blue Blur for brand-new adventures as he and his friends race around the world to defeat the evil Dr. Eggman''s robotic forces! The evil genius Dr. Eggman has been foiled--but the work of Sonic the Hedgehog isn''t over yet! In the aftermath of the latest epic battle, rogue robots continue to attack small villages around the world. In order to succeed, Sonic will need the help of his friends Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, along with some new and surprising allies. This new collection from acclaimed writer Ian Flynn features the Blue Blur like you''ve never seen him before. Gotta go fast! Collects issues #1–4 of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

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The Deadly Six are back for revenge and their first targets are Sonic''s friends in the Restoration!Zavok, leader of the Deadly Six, is angrier than ever and wants to reunite his minions. Jewel has called on Sonic, Tails, and the Chaotix for help, but will they be able to stop the Zeti before they launch an all-out assault on Restoration HQ? Plus, Belle''s got her own intruder to deal with, but it turns out they''re here to steal her! Sonic''s going to have to move quickly to stop all the mayhem.  Ian Flynn returns to writing duties with artists Adam Bryce Thomas, Tracy Yardley, Jamal Peppers, Bracardi Curry, and Thomas Rothlisberger. Collects issues #41–44 of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

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While the villains are away, the heroes will play! Sonic and his pals go off on their own adventures, even as all roads lead them back to one another.With Dr. Eggman and Surge subdued for now, Sonic and friends have a chance to relax, reset, and plan for the future. Or so they hope. If anything can be counted on around Sonic, it’s that new misadventures are just waiting to happen!To start, Amy visits Knuckles on Angel Island to return a relic. The island, as always, has a few surprises in store for them as they catch up. Meanwhile, Mimic is putting together the purrfect disguise to infiltrate the Restoration, and Silver is left to his own devices at Restoration HQ. Sonic himself has joined Blaze on a trip around the world where they will see all the sights to be seen!Collecting IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog #62–66 by Ian Flynn, Evan Stanley, Thomas Rothlisberger, Aaron Hammerstrom, Mauro Fonseca, and Adam Bryce Thomas.

Objev podobné jako Sonic the Hedgehog, Vol. 16: Misadventures - Ian Flynn, Evan Stanley

Gotta go Flash-fast! Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is under siege by Darkseid—thankfully, he and his friends have some help: the Justice League!When the evil Darkseid invades Sonic’s home in search of the ultimate power, Sonic and his friends find themselves with their backs against the wall and in need of a miracle. Luckily, the Justice League is able to step in and lend their hands! See DC’s most iconic characters teaming up with the most beloved blue hedgehog on the planet against an insurmountable foe. There’ll be action, adventure, and plenty of chili dogs!Written by longtime Sonic the Hedgehog scribe, Ian Flynn!

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Después de su última batalla, el Dr. Eggman ha estado misteriosamente ausente de la vida de Sonic. ¿Qué electrizante secreto descubrirá Sonic cuando se entere de la localización del doctor?¡Además, Sonic no es el único buscando a Eggman; también está su viejo amigo-enemigo: Shadow, el erizo! ¡Muchas ideas y vueltas en el curso de esta trepidante aventura, veloz y llena de acción; pero con un poco de ayuda de sus amigos –incluyendo un nuevo aliado– Sonic será lo suficientemente rápido como para superar cualquier obstáculo!Incluye los números 5 al 8 de la serie regular.English Edition: Sonic The Hedgehog, Vol. 2: The Fate of Dr. Eggman/Ian Flynn; Illustrated by Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas, and Evan Stanley/9781684054060/2-19-2019

Objev podobné jako Sonic The Hedgehog, Volume 2 - Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley

When the Blue Blur and Rad Red team-up, the bad guys better watch out! The spotlight''s on the guardian of Angel Island, Knuckles the Echinda! Tasked with protecting his floating home and the powerful Master Emerald, Knuckles has encountered the worst of the worst: Rough & Tumble, Neo Metal Sonic, and even Dr. Eggman! With nothing but his powerful fists--and maybe some help from the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, and Blaze the Cat--Knuckles has beat them all back to protect not just his island, but the whole world!Sonic the Hedgehog: KnucklesÂ’ Greatest Hits contains Sonic the Hedgehog #3, Sonic the Hedgehog #10, Sonic the Hedgehog #11, Sonic the Hedgehog Free Comic Book Day 2022, and "Guardians" from Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2022 by contributors Ian Flynn, Jennifer Hernandez, Tracy Yardley, Evan Stanley, Bracardi Curry, and Adam Bryce Thomas!

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A stellar group of America''s leading political thinkers explore how to reboot our democracyThe presidential election of 2016 highlighted some long-standing flaws in American democracy and added a few new ones. Across the political spectrum, most Americans do not believe that democracy is delivering on its promises of fairness, justice, shared prosperity, or security in a changing world. The nation cannot even begin to address climate change and economic justice if it remains paralyzed by political gridlock.Democracy Unchained is about making American democracy work to solve problems that have long impaired our system of governance. The book is the collective work of thirty of the most perceptive writers, practitioners, scientists, educators, and journalists writing today, who are committed to moving the political conversation from the present anger and angst to the positive and constructive change necessary to achieve the full promise of a durable democracy that works for everyone and protects our common future. Including essays by Yasha Mounk on populism, Chisun Lee on money and politics, Ras Baraka on building democracy from the ground up, and Bill McKibben on climate, Democracy Unchained is the articulation of faith in democracy and will be required reading for all who are working ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN II černá/česaná mosaz – nadčasová elegance pro moderní interiérStojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN II v provedení černá s kartáčovanou mosazí je ideálním řešením pro milovníky čistého designu a funkčnosti. Dva samostatně nastavitelné reflektory na kloubu umožňují přesné nasměrování světla podle vašich potřeb – ať už k relaxaci, čtení, nebo jako stylový akcent v obývacím pokoji či pracovně. Robustní kovové tělo v kombinaci s moderní povrchovou úpravou vytváří stylový prvek, který podtrhne jakýkoliv interiér.Hlavní přednosti stojanové lampy FLYNN II Flexibilita osvětlení: Dva nastavitelné reflektory na kloubu zajistí cílené osvětlení přesně tam, kde potřebujete. Moderní kombinace barev: Elegantní černá s detaily v kartáčované mosazi působí nadčasově a zároveň luxusně. Kompatibilita se žárovkami GU10: Osvětlení si snadno přizpůsobíte výběrem vhodné LED žárovky dle požadované teploty a svítivosti. Snadné ovládání: Praktický vypínač na přívodním kabelu pro jednoduché zapnutí/vypnutí. Kvalitní kovové provedení: Dlouhá životnost a odolnost vůči mechanickému poškození.Technické parametry Výška: 1440 mm Šířka / Délka základny: 250 mm Patice: 2x GU10 (max. 9W LED na jednu patici, celkem 18W) Materiál: kov Barva: černá / kartáčovaná mosaz Napětí: 230V Žárovky nejsou součástí baleníProč zvolit stojanovou lampu FLYNN II?Tato lampa je ideální pro moderní i industriální interiéry, kde vynikne její minimalistický a zároveň ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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RENDL FLYNN I stojanová lampa bílá – minimalistická elegance a flexibilní osvětleníStojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN I v elegantní bílé barvě je ideální volbou pro milovníky moderního a funkčního designu. Díky jednoduchým liniím, subtilní konstrukci a nastavitelnému reflektoru na kloubu se skvěle hodí jak do obývacího pokoje, tak do pracovny nebo čtecího koutku. Svítidlo je navrženo pro úsporné LED zdroje s paticí GU10, což zaručuje jak energetickou efektivitu, tak dlouhou životnost. Hlavní výhody a vlastnosti Výška: 1388 mm – ideální pro pohodlné osvětlení prostoru při čtení či relaxaci Šířka: 66 mm, Délka: 375 mm – subtilní tvar nezabírá zbytečně místo Barva: bílá – univerzální odstín zapadne do každého interiéru Patice: GU10 – kompatibilní s moderními LED zdroji Příkon žárovky: až 9 W – nízká spotřeba energie Vypínač: pohodlně umístěn na přívodním kabelu pro snadné ovládání Reflektor na kloubu: možnost nasměrování světla přesně tam, kde je potřebaDesignové doporučení architektaLampa RENDL FLYNN I osloví každého, kdo dává přednost čistým tvarům a variabilitě. Její minimalistické provedení vynikne ve skandinávsky laděných interiérech, ale díky bílé barvě se snadno zkombinuje i s industriálním nebo retro stylem. Doporučujeme ji postavit vedle pohovky, křesla nebo pracovního stolu – díky kloubovému reflektoru perfektně nasvítí přesně tu zónu, kterou potřebujete.Trust ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN I – minimalistický design a maximální funkčnostStojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN I v elegantním černém provedení je skvělou volbou pro moderní interiéry, kde vynikne nejen svým decentním vzhledem, ale i precizním zpracováním. Díky výšce 1388 mm a nastavitelnému reflektoru na kloubu je ideální jako čtecí lampa k sedací soupravě, do pracovního koutku nebo ložnice. Výhody a vlastnosti lampy RENDL FLYNN I Flexibilní nasměrování světla – Reflektor na kloubu umožňuje snadné nasměrování světelného paprsku podle aktuální potřeby, což oceníte při čtení i práci. Jednoduché ovládání – Vypínač je umístěn přímo na přívodním kabelu, což zajišťuje pohodlnou a rychlou manipulaci. Vysoká kompatibilita – Svítidlo je určeno pro LED žárovky GU10 s maximálním příkonem 9W, což zaručuje energetickou úspornost a dlouhou životnost. Minimalistický design – Matná černá barva a čisté linie podtrhují moderní charakter lampy, která se snadno začlení do různých interiérů.Technické parametry Výška: 1388 mm Šířka: 66 mm Délka: 375 mm Barva: černá Patice: GU10 (LED, max. 9W, není součástí balení) Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 Napětí: 230V Vypínač na přívodu: anoDoporučení interiérového designéraDíky svému univerzálnímu vzhledu je stojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN I vhodná do obývacích pokojů, domácích pracoven i ložnic. Skvěle doplní minimalistické i industriální prostory. Doporučujeme kombinovat s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Lively. . . This is one of those rare books about a pressing subject that reads less like a forced march than an inviting stroll . . . A book that encourages thinking, observation and discernment'' New York TimesOne of our most essential political thinkers offers a vital account of democracy in the twenty-first centuryEveryone knows that democracy is in trouble, but do we know what democracy actually is? Political philosopher Jan-Werner Müller, author of the widely acclaimed What Is Populism?, takes us back to basics. In this short, elegant volume, he explains how democracy is founded on three vital principles: liberty, equality, and also uncertainty. The latter, he argues, is crucial for ensuring democracy''s dynamic and creative character. Authoritarians, as well as Big Tech, seek to render politics (and individual citizens) predictable; democracy holds open the possibility that new ideas, movements and identities can be created.Acknowledging fully the dangers posed by populism, by kleptocratic autocracies like Russia''s and by the digital authoritarianism of Xi, Müller also challenges the assumptions made by many liberals defending democracy in recent years. He shows how the secession of plutocratic elites in the West has undermined much of democracy''s promise. In response, we need ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Democracy Rules - Jan-Werner Müller

We live in an age of political polarization. As political beliefs on the left and the right have been pulled closer to the extremes, so have our social environments: we seldom interact with those with whom we don''t see eye to eye. Making matters worse, we are being appealed to--by companies, products, and teams, for example--based on our deep-seated, polarized beliefs. Our choice of Starbucks or Dunkin'' Donuts, Costco or Sam''s Club, soccer or football, New York Times vs. Wall Street Journal is an expression of our beliefs and a reinforcement of our choice to stay within the confines of our self-selected political community, making us even more polarized. Letting it bleed into these choices in every corner of our lives, we take democracy too far and it ends up keeping us apart. We overdo democracy. When we overdo democracy, we allow it to undermine and crowd out many of the most important social goods that democracy is meant to deliver. What''s more, in overdoing democracy, we spoil certain social goods that democracy needs in order to flourish. A thriving democracy needs citizens to reserve space in their social lives for collective activities that are not structured by political allegiances. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"One of the most important books on political regimes written in a generation."—Steven Levitsky, New York Times–bestselling author of How Democracies DieA new understanding of how and why early democracy took hold, how modern democracy evolved, and what this history teaches us about the futureHistorical accounts of democracy’s rise tend to focus on ancient Greece and pre-Renaissance Europe. The Decline and Rise of Democracy draws from global evidence to show that the story is much richer—democratic practices were present in many places, at many other times, from the Americas before European conquest, to ancient Mesopotamia, to precolonial Africa. Delving into the prevalence of early democracy throughout the world, David Stasavage makes the case that understanding how and where these democracies flourished—and when and why they declined—can provide crucial information not just about the history of governance, but also about the ways modern democracies work and where they could manifest in the future. Drawing from examples spanning several millennia, Stasavage first considers why states developed either democratic or autocratic styles of governance and argues that early democracy tended to develop in small places with a weak state and, counterintuitively, simple technologies. When central state institutions (such as a tax bureaucracy) were ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Decline and Rise of Democracy - David Stasavage

A magisterial look at the development of various political regimes in Europe from the ancien régime up through the present dayAt the end of the twentieth century, many believed the story of European political development had come to an end. Modern democracy began in Europe, but for hundreds of years it competed with various forms of dictatorship. Now, though, the entire continent was in the democratic camp for the first time in history. But within a decade, this story had already begun to unravel. Some of the continent''s newer democracies slid back towards dictatorship, while citizens in many of its older democracies began questioning democracy''s functioning and even its legitimacy. And of course it is not merely in Europe where democracy is under siege. Across the globe the immense optimism accompanying the post-Cold War democratic wave has been replaced by pessimism. Many new democracies in Latin America, Africa, and Asia began "backsliding," while the Arab Spring quickly turned into the Arab winter. The victory of Donald Trump led many to wonder if it represented a threat to the future of liberal democracy in the United States. Indeed, it is increasingly common today for leaders, intellectuals, commentators and others to claim ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN I – černá/kartáčovaná mosazStojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN I zaujme elegantní kombinací černé a kartáčované mosazi, která přináší do každého interiéru nádech moderního minimalismu a luxusu. Tato lampa je navržena s důrazem na funkčnost i styl – díky otočnému reflektoru na kloubu dokonale nasměrujete světlo tam, kde jej právě potřebujete, ať už při čtení, práci či relaxaci.Technické parametry Výška: 1388 mm Šířka: 66 mm Délka: 375 mm Materiál: kov Barva: černá/kartáčovaná mosaz Patice: GU10 Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 (není součástí balení) Max. příkon zdroje: 9 W Napětí: 230 V Vypínač na přívodu: ano (pro snadné ovládání nohou)Design a využitíDíky svému subtilnímu provedení a nadčasové barevnosti je stojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN I ideálním doplňkem do obývacích pokojů, ložnic i pracovních prostor. Kloubový reflektor umožňuje přesné nasměrování světla, což oceníte zejména při čtení u křesla či při večerním odpočinku. Lampa je vhodná pro LED zdroje GU10, které zajistí úsporný a efektivní provoz.Trust badges & garance Životnost LED zdroje: až 30 000 hodin (při použití doporučeného LED světelného zdroje) Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE – splňuje evropské bezpečnostní normyDoporučení architektaPro maximální efekt doporučuji použít kvalitní LED žárovku GU10 s teplotou chromatičnosti 2700–3000 K, která vytvoří příjemnou, teplou atmosféru. Lampa vynikne ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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RENDL FLYNN II – Stojanová lampa s flexibilními reflektory v bílé barvěStojanová lampa RENDL FLYNN II představuje moderní a funkční řešení osvětlení pro každý interiér, kde je kladen důraz na styl, praktičnost i variabilitu svícení. Díky dvěma samostatně nastavitelným reflektorům na kloubu si snadno nasměrujete světlo přesně tam, kde ho potřebujete – ideální volba ke křeslu na čtení, k pracovnímu stolu nebo do obývacího pokoje. Minimalistické bílé provedení ladí s většinou moderních i skandinávských interiérů.Hlavní vlastnosti a výhody Výška: 1 440 mm – skvělá pro většinu obytných prostor Šířka a délka základny: 250 x 250 mm – stabilní a kompaktní Vypínač na přívodním kabelu pro snadné ovládání 2x GU10 patice – možnost zvolit si vlastní LED zdroje dle požadované teploty a intenzity světla Příkon: až 2x 9W (celkem 18W) – doporučeno pro úsporné LED žárovky Moderní design v bílé barvě – univerzální řešení do každého interiéru Flexibilita díky kloubům na každém reflektoruDoporučení architektaTato stojací lampa je ideální volbou pro čtecí kout, ložnici nebo obývací pokoj. Oceníte ji tam, kde potřebujete lokální osvětlení bez složité montáže. Díky možnosti zvolit teplotu a svítivost LED žárovek GU10 si snadno přizpůsobíte atmosféru místnosti. Bílé provedení zaručuje snadnou kombinovatelnost s nábytkem i textiliemi. Moderní tvar ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, KATIE FLYNN‘Ellie’s a true Flynn heroine with her compassion and bravery. A fine Mother’s Day gift for fans’ Peterborough Evening Telegraph ‘Packed with romance and poignancy’ Woman''Romantic and poignant… Fans of historical fiction will love the details and warmth of Katie Flynn’s wartime tale’ Woman’s Own________________________________________Liverpool, 1940: There comes a moment in every child’s life when they must learn to stand on their own two feet.For fifteen-year-old Ellie Lancton, that time has come all too soon. The death of her mother and the increase in air raids leaves Ellie alone and in grave danger. It’s not long before she is forced to leave her beloved Liverpool behind and cross the Mersey to seek refuge in the countryside.But as the war takes comforts away, so too does it bring new opportunities; for work, new friendships, and perhaps a little love… It will take all of Ellie’s courage to find her way without her mother’s guidance. But if Ellie can soldier on with grace and dignity, there might just be light at the end of the tunnel.

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A study of the conditions of being a citizen, belonging and democracy in suburban Britain, this book focuses on understanding how a community takes on the social responsibility and pressures of being a good citizen through what they call ?stupid? events, festivals and parades. Building a community is perceived to be an important and necessary act to enable resilience against the perceived threats of neoliberal socio-economic life such as isolation, selfishness and loss of community. Citizenship, Democracy and Belonging in Suburban Britain{::}** explores how authoritative knowledge is developed, maintained and deployed by this group as they encounter other ?social projects?, such as the local council planning committee or academic projects researching participation in urban planning.The activists, who call themselves the ?Seething Villagers?, model their community activity on the mythical ancient village of Seething where moral tales of how to work together, love others and be a community are laid out in the Seething Tales. These tales include Seething ?facts? such as the fact that the ancient Mountain of Seething was destroyed by a giant. The assertion of fact is central to the mechanisms of play and the refusal of expertise at the heart of the Seething community. The book also ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How politicians’ digital strategies appeal to the same fantasies of digital connection, access, and participation peddled by Silicon Valley.Smartphones and other digital devices seem to give us a direct line to politicians. But is interacting with presidential tweets really a manifestation of digital democracy? In Selfie Democracy, Elizabeth Losh examines the unintended consequences of politicians’ digital strategies, from the Obama campaign’s pioneering construction of an online community to Trump’s Twitter dominance. She finds that politicians who use digital media appeal to the same fantasies of digital connection, access, and participation peddled by Silicon Valley. Meanwhile, smartphones and social media don’t enable participatory democracy so much as they incentivize citizens to perform attention-getting acts of political expression. Losh explores presidential rhetoric casting digital media as tools of democracy, describes the conflation of gender and technology that contributed to Hillary Clinton’s defeat in 2016, chronicles the Biden campaign’s early digital stumbles in 2020, and recounts the TikTok campaign that may have spoiled a Trump rally. She shows that although Obama and Trump may seem diametrically opposed in both style and substance, they both used mobile digital media in ways that reshaped the presidency and promised a new kind of digital democracy. Obama ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The future of Europe as a community of democratic states is deeply uncertain. The European Union, founded to promote ''ever closer'' integration, aims nominally for peaceful, prosperous cooperation. But this ideal has been battered by a series of bruising crises, and now by war. Protecting Democracy in Europe examines how, in this brave new world, the EU can and must safeguard democratic governance within its member states. Reviewing the Union''s past responses, Tom Theuns demonstrates that its existing laws and policies are normatively and expressively incoherent. Its failure to defend democratic values is unsurprising: the EU''s existing toolbox is based on an impoverished conception of democracy, and runs counter to its fundamental principles. Close attention to speeches by European Commissioners shows that they see democracy in a technical and legalistic way. This perspective--''democracy without politics''--is easy for would-be autocrats to exploit.  To protect democracy in Europe, Theuns argues, the EU must urgently correct policies that make it complicit in democratic backsliding. It must contain autocratic influences (within the strict limits of its political authority). And it must cultivate pluralist democracy within its constituent countries. But where this fails, he concludes, autocratic members should be expelled.

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The democratic imagination is facing significant challenges. These challenges involve not only philosophical questions about the core values of democratic life, but also pressing practical issues related to how we should understand and confront current threats to democracy. Those who want to defend democracy against anti-democratic forces are at odds: some want a politics that puts vehement conflict at the center of democratic strategies, while others assert the necessity of more civil and deliberative strategies. What should our stance be as defenders of democratic life? In The Two Faces of Democracy, Mary F. (Molly) Scudder and Stephen K. White present an analysis of these two stances, the deliberative and agonistic models of democracy, arguing that neither is adequate on its own. The deliberative model emphasizes reasoned discussion, but some worry that this discounts structures of injustice that distort civil deliberation. The agonistic model prioritizes contestation and conflict, but this prime orientation to defeating political antagonists risks corroding our commitment to normative democratic restraints, like fairness. In developing an understanding of the moral core of democracy, Scudder and White show that these two faces of democratic life each have a significant, but constrained, role to play in a more capacious comprehension ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The end of the Cold War gave way to a fundamental shift in the structure of the international system. It was an era characterized above all by liberal triumphalism in which Western politicians and policymakers turned to international organizations (IOs) to spread and reinforce liberal values. These IOs, backed by the West, proliferated at exceedingly high rates, with democracies in particular becoming fully integrated members. Scholars agreed with policymakers, finding overwhelming evidence that these IOs were positive forces for democracy, and for several decades liberal democracy appeared ascendant. However, beginning around 2010, liberal democracy''s forward march abruptly halted, and ongoing evidence of democratic backsliding ---an historically unprecedented phenomenon in which democratically elected officials erode liberal democratic institutions--- calls into question the post-Cold War narrative of liberal democratic triumphalism. What explains democracy''s sudden reversal of fortune and the emergence of this new form of democratic regression on the heels of unmatched international integration and support for liberal democracy? Eroding Democracy from the Outside In proposes a novel international-level theory of democratic backsliding. In the decades after the Soviet Union fell, IOs became not only much more common, but a certain subset of these organizations also gained unprecedented power and influence over ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Advances an alternative approach to democratic reform that focuses on building institutions that empower people who have little time for politics. Â How do we make democracy more equal? Although in theory, all citizens in a democracy have the right to participate in politics, time-consuming forms of participation often advantage some groups over others. Where some citizens may have time to wait in long lines to vote, to volunteer for a campaign, to attend community board meetings, or to stay up to date on national, state, and local news, other citizens struggle to do the same. Since not all people have the time or inclination to devote substantial energy to politics, certain forms of participation exacerbate existing inequalities. Â Democracy for Busy People takes up the very real challenge of how to build a democracy that empowers people with limited time for politics. While many plans for democratic renewal emphasize demanding forms of political participation and daunting ideals of democratic citizenship, political theorist Kevin J. Elliott proposes a fundamentally different approach. He focuses instead on making democratic citizenship undemanding so that even busy people can be politically included. This approach emphasizes the core institutions of electoral democracy, such as political ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nick Flynn met his father when he was twenty-seven years old, working as a caseworker in a homeless shelter in Boston. As a teenager he''d received letters from this mystery father - self-proclaimed poet (and greatest American novelist since Mark Twain), descendant of the Romanov dynasty, alcoholic, and con-man doing time for bank robbery - but there had been no contact. Another Bullshit Night in Suck City (a phrase Flynn senior uses to describe his life on the streets) tells the story of the eerie trajectory that led Nick and his father into that homeless shelter, onto those streets, and finally to each other. With a raw authenticity, telling honesty and a dark but necessary humour, Nick Flynn''s memoir breathes new life and vigour into the form. In passionate and playful prose Another Bullshit Night in Suck City illuminates the emotional and physical consequences of a relationship between father and son that exists, if at all, in a void.

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The brand new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling authorThough she may feel lost, she will never give up on finding the truth…1941: Libby’s life on the sprawling farm at Hollybank is a far cry from the bustling streets of London where she grew up, but after the tragic death of her parents she moved to Liverpool to be closer to her long-lost aunt and uncle.When she discovers they are far from the decent people they claimed to be and have spun a web of lies about her late mother, Libby’s world is shaken.But she is determined to set the story straight and embarks on a journey to unravel the devastating secret her mother kept until her dying day.Can Libby separate the truth from the lies, and forge a brighter future for herself?**Don''t miss the incredible new book from Katie Flynn, The Winter Runaway. Available to pre-order now!**________WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN...''Her characters are like old friends''''Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy''''Heartwarming romance''''Hard to put down''Katie Flynn, Sunday Times bestseller, February 2023

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A thought-provoking history of communications that challenges ideas about freedom of speech and democracy. At the heart of democracy lies a contradiction that cannot be resolved, one that has affected free societies since their advent: Though freedom of speech and media has always been a necessary condition of democracy, that very freedom is also its greatest threat. When new forms of communication arrive, they often bolster the practices of democratic politics. But the more accessible the media of a society, the more susceptible that society is to demagoguery, distraction, and spectacle. Tracing the history of media disruption and the various responses to it over time, Zac Gershberg and Sean Illing reveal how these changes have challenged democracy—often with unsettling effects. The Paradox of Democracy captures the deep connection between communication and political culture, from the ancient art of rhetoric and the revolutionary role of newspapers to liberal broadcast media and the toxic misinformation of the digital public sphere. With clear-eyed analysis, Gershberg and Illing show that our contemporary debates over media, populism, and cancel culture are not too different from the democratic cultural experiences of the past. As we grapple with a fast-changing, hyper-digital world, they prove democracy is always ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Explore why we feel stuck with our democracies, and radical new visions for governing ourselves and the planet In The Next Democracy, social entrepreneur and Founder of Donkey Republic, Erdem Ovacik, delivers a startlingly insightful discussion of a new collective governance model based on markets and data that can improve our wellbeing as individuals, and as a society. The author explains how we can develop the next generation of government that is data-driven, iterative, transparent, and that we decentrally and directly make laws online using prediction markets and delegate voting. Using same principles of data and market, the author also explores delivery of public goods, where we link products and services' externalities to measurable metrics we collectively care about altering business models, and removing the dichotomy of consumerism and public service. You'll explore how we can assign real value to our public goods, changing the way we think about valuation and budgets for public spending. Filled with case studies, illustrations, new governance models and frameworks, and key takeaways and summaries of each chapter, you'll also find: A comprehensive explainer of the challenges caused by a collective inability to protect and deliver public goodsDiscussions of how to develop transparent, decentralized institutions ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The way we engage with politics today has radically shifted. Practices of Democracy: An Introduction is the first comparative politics textbook which offers an engaging assessment of different forms of democracy. With an in-depth yet accessible exploration of four models of democracy – representative, direct, deliberative and technocratic models of government – this book shows how democracy can be strengthened and saved in times of crisis. Taking a truly global perspective, examples of models of democracy are used to bring theory to life, to show how politics operates today. This pathbreaking new textbook spans all the core concerns of politics – from elections and voting to the role of political parties and legislatures, from political communication to migration and populism. Today, the role of referendums, citizen assemblies and experts shape our societies in profound ways. Packed with case studies and features, this textbook is essential reading for anyone studying democracies, democratic innovations and Comparative Politics, whether at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.  Sergiu Gherghina is Associate Professor in Comparative Politics at Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Glasgow, UK.Jean-Benoit Pilet is Professor of Political Science at the Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.Jane Suiter is Professor of Political ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice“Everyone worried about the state of contemporary politics should read this book.”—Anne-Marie 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 United States, authoritarian populists have seized power as two core components of liberal democracy—individual rights and the popular will—are increasingly at war. As the role of money in politics has soared, a system of “rights without democracy” has taken hold. Populists who rail against this say they want to return power to the people. But in practice they create something just as bad: a system of “democracy without rights.” Yascha Mounk offers a clear and trenchant analysis of what ails our democracy and what it will take to get it back on track. “Democracy is going through its worst crisis since the 1930s… But what exactly is the nature of this crisis? And what is driving it? The People vs. Democracy stands out in a crowded field for the quality of its answers to these questions.”—The Economist“Brilliant… As this superb book makes clear, we need both the liberal framework and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dialogues on Democracy offers a panoramic overview of recent and classical debates on the meaning of democracy as a philosophical ideal. It features some of the most central discussions that exist in the literature regarding its value, its purpose, and its (possible) flaws.Accessibly written and efficiently organized, the book is structured around a fictional conversation involving four participants: a teacher of philosophy and political theory and three of her most notable and dedicated students. Their dialogues capture the essence of some of the most powerful objections and counter objections to democracy and its institutions, allowing the reader to understand the origins and logic of much philosophical thinking concerned with political life. Maskivker provides succinct but highly informative arguments in defense of democracy while deftly addressing serious questions regarding its legitimacy coming from diverse corners of the ideological spectrum. The discussion addresses issues concerned with the justification and institutional plausibility of collective government, citizen equality, political representation, citizen action, civic virtue, and many other themes.Perfectly suited for a first introduction to the philosophical analysis of democracy, the book covers extensive ground in an instructive and dynamic way. In the book, Maskivker also offers her own novel insights regarding the value of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Uncovering the neglected theories of the council system in the 20th centuryThis book examines the historical emergence of the council system in Russia and Germany by the end of the First World War, reconstructing the intellectual history of council democracy in 20th century political theory, and providing in-depth analysis of council democracy in the political thought of Cornelius Castoriadis, Claude Lefort and Hannah Arendt.Popp-Madsen argues that council democracy can productively be interpreted through the prism of constituent power: the form-giving power of the people to decide on their own institutional forms of political co-existence. Whereas other interpreters of constituent power claim an unbridgeable gap between constituent power and constituted power, this book asserts that council democracy discloses a historically grounded way of institutionalising the constituent power. Council democracy, in this interpretation, becomes a way of controlling the constituent power without completely exhausting it, thereby giving the citizenry continual access to the powers of self-transformation, co-creation and constituent freedom.

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A new approach to democratic theory that empowers its citizens. Democracy is a complex social system. A Systemic Theory of Democracy investigates the complexity of democracy's functioning through a systemic perspective to identify opportunities and challenges for democratic transformations. It critically reappraises social systems theory, extracting critical tools to describe and evaluate dynamic and ever-evolving democratic systems within their changing societal environment. By articulating political functions, social practices, and democratic principles, this systemic framework transcends theoretical models' boundaries, enabling it to map existing political systems and identify their context-specific shortcomings. A systemic approach to democracy, argues political researcher Victor Sanchez-Mazas, opens the road for the possibility and necessity for citizens to identify the problems faced by their democratic system. A Systemic Theory of Democracy calls for a critical democratic agenda: the constant diagnosis of democratic shortcomings, by citizens themselves and through democratic processes. This book introduces democratic diagnosis as a major challenge and opportunity for both contemporary democratic theory and existing democratic systems.

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Looks at the present norms and practices of a new form of democratic education and children''s democratic participation, utilizing both theoretical and empirical examination of children''s deliberative agency.How children participate in democracy has shifted toward more communicative, networked, and creative models than before. In political science and political theory, however, surprisingly little is understood about what if anything children can contribute to democracy and how they would do so. Traditionally, children have been considered as mere future citizens who are acknowledged only when they behave in accordance with adults'' expectations. In this sense, children are one of the last frontiers of democratic inclusion, as they have long been seen and not heard. Children, Democracy, and Education critically examines and proposes how to counteract such a traditional view on children and retheorizes their position and role within contemporary democracy. Utilizing the empirically grounded concept of deliberative democratic learning, Kei Nishiyama then argues how we enable children''s communicative participation and development in classrooms, schools, and social movements to expand the inclusive quality of democracy.

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Závěsné svítidlo NOVA LUCE IAN – Matná černá elegance pro moderní interiérZávěsné svítidlo IAN od renomované značky NOVA LUCE představuje spojení funkčnosti, nadčasového designu a precizního řemeslného zpracování. Elegantní matný černý kov, geometricky tvarovaný drátěný stínidlo a decentní síťovaný detail tvoří harmonický celek, který skvěle vynikne nad jídelním stolem, v obývacím pokoji i v moderní kuchyni. Hlavní přednosti svítidla NOVA LUCE IAN Moderní a vzdušný design: Kombinace otevřené konstrukce a černého kovu vytváří příjemný kontrast a umožňuje maximální rozptyl světla do prostoru. Flexibilita použití: Ideální pro nadčasové interiéry, loftové i industriální prostory, ale i pro jemné kontrasty v klasickém stylu. Kompatibilita s E27 žárovkou: Zvolte libovolnou úspornou LED žárovku podle svých preferencí (doporučujeme teplou bílou pro útulnou atmosféru). Snadná instalace a údržba: Minimalistický design usnadňuje čištění i výměnu světelného zdroje.Technické parametry Výška: 1260 mm (možnost zkrácení přívodního kabelu při montáži) Průměr stínidla: 295 mm Materiál: kov s matným černým povrchem Patice: E27, max. 12 W (doporučujeme LED žárovku) Napětí: 220–240 V Stupeň krytí: IP20 – vhodné pro vnitřní použití Dodáváno bez žárovkyProč zvolit svítidlo NOVA LUCE IAN?Svítidlo IAN je skvělou volbou pro všechny, kdo hledají stylové a zároveň praktické osvětlení. Otevřená konstrukce umožňuje hru se světelným zdrojem – vsaďte na ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Současná krize demokracie, kterou zakoušejí mnohá demokratická společenství, nutí nejenom politické teoretiky opětovně promýšlet klíčové pojmy demokratické tradice. Tato situace pak vede k nárůstu nových teoretických přístupů. Předkládaný svazek je věnovaný kritické diskusi díla Nadii Urbinati, která patří k předním současným demokratickým teoretikům a jejíž dílo je známé i českému čtenáři. Jednotlivé, anglicky psané příspěvky tak diskutují její pojetí demokratického proceduralismu, reprezentativní demokracie, role soudnosti či populismu. In what we have come to see as a time of crisis for democracy, it is important to reflect not only on the dangers facing contemporary democracies but also on the nature of democracy itself. The articles collected in this volume aim to engage with the work of the Italian political theorist Nadia Urbinati and her conception of representative democracy as diarchy. The volume provides a discussion of many of the vital concepts in contemporary democratic theory and of the challenges that contemporary democracies must tackle, including populism, oligarchy, and the rise of illiberal democracy. Some of the articles herein also draw on the recent Central European experience of democratic backsliding.

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A WATERSTONES BEST POLITICS BOOK OF 2024This is an exceptional moment for democracy.In the year of elections, read Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Lea Ypi, Elif Shafak and more on what democracy means - and why it matters. In 2024, nearly half the world will take part in a national election, with billions heading to the polls. It''s a thrilling, unprecedented opportunity for change - yet democracy is also under threat.Women are at the forefront of the fight for democratic rights, as well as being the most vulnerable when those rights disappear. Here, eleven extraordinary women - leaders, philosophers, historians, writers and activists - explore democracy''s power to uplift our societies. Between its ancient origins and its modern challenges, they share a vision for a better future - one we can build together.

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An explosive exposé of the man who devoted his career to shackling democracy — and succeeded. Libertarian billionaires are using their wealth and power to drastically curtail the US democratic process, disempowering ordinary citizens whilst entrenching the influence of corporations as never before. In Democracy in Chains, award-winning historian Nancy MacLean reveals how the ideas of Nobel Prize-winning political economist James McGill Buchanan have been used to undermine the power of voters in a country whose Constitution is founded on the principle ‘We the people’. Now, with Mike Pence as Vice President, this chilling movement has a loyalist in the White House, as well as supporters in the House, the Senate, a majority of state governments, and the courts. Democracy in Chains is a timely, important book, which should be read by anybody interested in the future of democracy.

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The Responsibilities of Democracy explores the overall health of UK democracy, giving a balanced analysis of its values and flaws. It is also a clarion call to the electorate and politicians to nurture and protect the gentle values on which democracy depends. No reader seeking to understand democracy can afford to ignore this book.

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Democracy is in crisis, and unaccountable and untraceable flows of money are helping to destroy it. Politicians lie gleefully, making wild claims that can be shared instantly with millions of people on social media. Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Jair Bolsonaro and populists in many other countries are the beneficiaries.Peter Geoghegan is a diligent, brilliant guide through a shadowy world of dark money and digital disinformation stretching from Westminster to Washington, and far beyond.He shows how antiquated electoral laws are broken with impunity, how secretive lobbying bends our politics out of shape, and how Silicon Valley tech giants have colluded in selling out democracy. Geoghegan investigates politicians, fabulously well-funded partisan think tanks, propagandists who know how to game a rigged system, and the campaigners and regulators valiantly trying to stop them.Democracy for Sale is the story of how money, vested interests and digital skulduggery are eroding trust in democracy – and a powerful account of what must be done about it.

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Why Political Democracy Must Go is an insightful analysis of the origins of the socialist movement in the United States, written by famed journalist John Reed, one of the most distinguished American writers on the subject. Although one of socialism’s fiercest proponents, Reed exposes the myth of ‘democratic socialism’ by providing an overview of the development of socialist thought in America. His devastating critique of political democracy argues that socialism cannot be achieved through democratic means.Originally published in 1919 in serial form, Why Political Democracy Must Go provides critical historical insight on the evolution of socialist thought in the United States. Today, when there is renewed interest in socialism on the American political scene, this notable series of essays reveals the underpinnings of socialist thought. Reed’s analysis will be of interest to those on all sides of the political spectrum.Born in Portland, Oregon, on October 22, 1887, Harvard educated John Reed was considered one of the most remarkable journalists of his generation. He became famous for his first-hand accounts of the Mexican Revolution, where he rode alongside Pancho Villa, and for his acclaimed account of the Russian Revolution, Ten Days that Shook the World. Reed was also a political activist ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back is the first and only biography of one of the best-known names in golfing circles. Charting Ian Baker-Finch’s story from his early golfing career through to his later success in media, it has been written with Ian’s full co-operation and explores the tragic circumstances behind the Australian golfer’s loss of form. When Ian Baker-Finch won the 1991 British Open, he became a household name. Yet his world collapsed after a dramatic and inexplicable loss of form a few years later. For over 30 years the golfing world has wondered, ‘What caused Ian Baker-Finch’s crash?’ This book provides the answers. Faced with the tragically premature end of his playing career, Ian not only recovered but went from strength to strength: he has been a world-class sports commentator and analyst for CBS and other networks for over 25 years. Ian Baker-Finch is known and admired across the golfing world, and his is a powerful story about a sportsman with the eyes of the world on him.

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How the everyday habits and attitudes of ordinary liberals and conservatives shape the health of American democracy. In Everyday Democracy, Jeffrey M. Berry, James M. Glaser, and Deborah J. Schildkraut study Americans’ views of several manifestations of “everyday democracy,” which they define as the attitudes, behaviors, and processes that people experience in daily life and their routine considerations of politics and community. Examples include engaging in dialogue with political opponents and giving politicians license to compromise. Ordinary political moments like these constitute much of politics, and they can lay the foundation that shapes if, when, and how crisis moments unfold. Paying particular attention to the role of ideology in shaping how Americans emulate daily democratic ideals, this book considers such questions as: How do liberals and conservatives support different aspects of democratic practice, and are there ideological asymmetries between the two groups? If and when asymmetries emerge, what factors might explain them? The authors consider what their findings mean for the health of American democracy broadly.

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A TIMES LAW TOP LEGAL READ 2025 ''A timely red alert that democratic values cannot be taken for granted'' The Times''Incisive and eloquent'' The Telegraph Across the globe, democracy is in crisis - in the UK alone, it has been rocked by Brexit, the pandemic and successive attempts by governments to bypass legal norms. But how did this happen, and where might we go from here? Jonathan Sumption cuts through the political noise with acute analysis of the state of democracy today - from the vulnerabilities of international law to the deepening suppression of democracy activism in Hong Kong, and from the complexities of human rights legislation to the defence of freedom of speech. Timely, incisive and wholly original, Challenges of Democracy applies the brilliance of ''the cleverest man in Britain'' to the most urgent and far-reaching political issue of our day.

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This study argues early African American literature constitutes an abiding repository of modern democratic thought that is lacking in the political philosophy we normally analyze. Douglas A. Jones’s Pragmatics of Democracy reads African American literature, from its beginnings through the mid-nineteenth century, to theorize how we have come to regard democracy as the most excellent form of political life. Jones notes that the aims of democracy, especially consent of the governed and equality under the law, can seem like tenets of governance that humans desire instinctively. But human nature does not correlate absolutely to politics. Jones argues that political selfhood is formed by “bodily events.” He proposes a typology of such experiences that dispose persons toward democratic subjectivity: ecstasy, impersonality, violence, respectability, and care. African American literature before Emancipation reveals the democratic features of these categories that conventional political philosophy ignores or obscures. Given their lives as enslaved persons or the descendants of enslaved persons, early black writers crafted narratives about achieving democratic subjectivity that were missing in other Anglo-American canons. Pragmatics of Democracy discusses the works of well-known figures such as Phillis Wheatley, Harriet E. Wilson, and Frederick Douglass as well as those of more neglected writers such as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The recent military coup in Myanmar perpetrated by the Tatmadaw has set the country back to the days of political uncertainty and military authoritarianism. This book examines how far the country has come since its nascent attempt at democratic reforms and democratisation in 2010.Each chapter considers some of the more prominent issues that have plagued Myanmar since political reforms started. First, there have been debates about the extent to which democratic reforms have been achieved since the Constitution was formalised in 2008. Second, what has been the significance of the three elections in 2010, 2015 and 2020? Third, how has the National League for Democracy transformed in the past decade? How far has the Union Solidarity and Development Party changed the political landscape? What roles did the Tatmadaw play in the last decade? Fourth, questions surrounding how the ethnic crisis, not least the Rohingya issue, have continued to dominate the country''s political landscape in the last decade, thereby overshadowing its democratisation process.Finally, how far have these efforts at democracy demonstrated Myanmar''s futile attempts at appeasing the domestic and international audience? Myanmar''s relations with the global and regional community vis-Ã -vis the US, China, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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