First published 2004
Democracy shapes politics, business, economics, law, culture, and religion across the globe. Zakaria investigates these wide-ranging effects in different world regions. He uncovers democracy's troubling aspects and documents cases where democratic processes produce harmful outcomes. The author weighs these negative consequences against democracy's benefits. He considers what lies ahead for democratic systems worldwide. Zakaria shows how democratic ideals play out differently in practice across various societies and institutions. The book reveals the gap between democratic theory and real-world results.
Genres: political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informed-consent
Period: 21st-century
295 pages · Paperback · W W Norton & Co Inc