Paths to democracy : revolution and totalitarianism

Author(s)

• O'Kane, Rosemary H. T.

Bibliographic Information

Paths to democracy : revolution and totalitarianism

Rosemary H.T. O'Kane

Routledge, 2004

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [251]-261) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

How and why countries become democracies remain intriguing questions. This innovative volume provides a theoretically informed comparative investigation of the links between revolutions, totalitarianism and democracy. It will appeal to those interested in the relationship between history and democracy and the implications for the understanding of democracy today.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Democracy: Method and theses Part 2: Revolution: Chance for Democracy Part 3: Totalitarianism: Anithesis of democracy Part 4: Democracy as Synthesis Part 5: Conclusion: Lessons for democracy

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Details

• NCID: BA67476791
• ISBN:
  • 0415314739
  • 0415314747
• LCCN: 2003020217
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London ; New York, N.Y.
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 274 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : JC421
  • DC22 : 321.8/094
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Democracy -- History
  • LCSH : Revolution -- History
  • LCSH : Totalitarianism -- History