Downing, David, 1946-

Democracy / David Downing. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2003. - 64 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. - Political & economic systems .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 58) and index.

Turning points -- An idea in waiting -- Representative democracy -- Constitutions and the franchise -- Voting -- The crucial ingredients -- Fertile soil, stony ground -- Strengths and weaknesses -- Beyond the nation-state -- So, what is democracy?.

ISBN: 1403403171

LCCN: 2002006318

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Democracy.

LC Class. No.: JC423 / .D693 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 321.8