For The People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy
By A. C. Grayling
Read by Bob Souer
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Around the world the foundations of democracy, freedom, civil liberties are being eroded—what can be done? Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections evermore flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What happened? From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations, A. C. Grayling reveals the forces undermining our democratic ideals and offers bold solutions. An urgent wake-up call to the risks this poses to us all, For The People reminds us why democracy remains worth fighting for.
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Around the world the foundations of democracy, freedom, civil liberties are being eroded—what can be done?
Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries
are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections evermore flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What
happened?
From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations, A. C. Grayling reveals the forces undermining our democratic ideals and offers bold solutions. An urgent
wake-up call to the risks this poses to us all, For The People reminds us why democracy remains worth fighting for.
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Author Bio: A. C. Grayling
A. C. Grayling is the founder and principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its professor of philosophy. Among his many books are The God Argument, Democracy and Its Crisis, The History of Philosophy, The Good State, and The Frontiers of Knowledge. He has been a regular contributor to The Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Independent on Sunday, Economist, New Statesman, Prospect, and New European. He appears frequently on radio and TV, including Newsnight and CNN News. He lives in London.
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| Available Formats : | CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Political Science |
| Runtime: | 6.10 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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