Democracy Books this Week How do civil wars start? When will world leaders get serious about solving climate change?How do nations from India and Pakistan to North Korea and Iran develop unclear weapons technology? These are a few of the questions books from this week try to answer. It's exciting to see so many books... Continue Reading →
Democracy Books this Week The year 2022 begins with the somber, unimaginable, unthinkable memory of January 6th, 2021. The collection of books below cover many topics, but it's difficult to begin any discussion about democracy without a reflection on January 6th with its anniversary so near. For that reason, Jamie Raskin's book Unthinkable headlines the selections below.... Continue Reading →
5 Democracy Books from 2021 You Must Read Over the past year, I have read a lot of books and most had a connection to democracy in some way. Along the way I read a lot of classics and also caught up on a few titles from 2020 I had missed. But I always try... Continue Reading →
Introduction Elizabeth Economy's The World According to China headlines this week's list of new democracy books. Other titles also include works on Latin American politics, Renaissance History, and American History. Zeynep Pamuk, this week's guest on the podcast, also receives an obvious mention. Make sure to check out the podcast for a conversation where we discuss her pathbreaking... Continue Reading →
Introduction Every week I highlight some of the most interesting books relevant for the study of democracy. I've selected five books that stand out for scholars, activists, and students. A few of the books involve American politics such as Profit and Punishment and I, Citizen. But I have also included perspectives from other parts of the world... Continue Reading →
Elizabeth Samet's Looking for the Good War headlines this week's collection of new books on democracy. This week's list features a diverse group including works on international relations, history, and philosophy. Moreover, each author approaches their subject from different perspectives. Nonetheless, the works contribute to different topics that involve debates surrounding democratic thought. Of course, don't... Continue Reading →
Introduction This week features books on polarization, American history, corruption, privatization, and philosophy. A few books like Democratic Resilience and Hannah Arendt and Isaiah Berlin offer more academic reads, while American Kleptocracy and The Privatization of Everything look to reach a broader audience. Finally, Diana Schaub's His Greatest Speeches will appeal to history buffs and scholars alike. In the meantime, don't miss the... Continue Reading →
Introduction The 1619 Project highlights the list of democracy books this week. It focuses on topics of inclusion essesntial for a democratic society. The Afro-Indigenous History of the United States also explores some of the same themes of inclusion through an examination of marginalized groups. Other books include topics such as dictators and populism. I have... Continue Reading →
Introduction This week's list includes some big names like David Graeber, Brian Klaas, and Hélène Landemore. But it also includes an edited volume on Indian Democracy and an academic work on political mobilization in democracies. Some of these books focus more on democracy than others. However, they all focus on topics that I find relevant... Continue Reading →
Introduction This week includes three books on American politics including two books focused on the American Constitution. The other two books discuss political thought in India and democracy in Latin America. Only two of the books touch on democracy directly, however all the books involve topics with interest for those concerned with democratic governance. This... Continue Reading →
