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Bruno Kaufmann
Democracy International
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“In an era when, remarkably, the merits of democracy seem to be up for debate, it is invaluable to have so many of the arguments of the anti-democrats dispelled so comprehensively. If you’ve ever felt like you needed the
arguments to defend the ability of the people to govern themselves, you’ll find what you need here.”
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Robin McAlpine
Director of CommonWeal​
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"a valuable guide"​
LA Review of Books
"argues passionately in defence of democracy against the attack by the elites”
Catholic Herald
"takes apart the pessimists’ arguments”
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Washington Post
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“In Defence of Democracy offers us a
preview of what democracy is
about to become: much more
representative, more direct, more
digital, more local and
transnational. A winning concept
described by this winning writer.
Get it! Read it!”
Dr. Roslyn Fuller is a leading expert on applying the original principles of Athenian Democracy to 21st century states and organisations. Based on over a decade of academic research, her ground-breaking book, Beasts and Gods: How Democracy Changed Its Meaning and Lost Its Purpose, has re-defined the modern theory of democracy. It has been praised as 'a timely and provocative look behind the clichés of Western politics' (Fintan O'Toole, Irish Times) and 'the inside story of the slow death of democracy' (Nick Davies, The Guardian). Having lectured in International Law in Ireland, Roslyn is now a regular commentator in leading international publications including Salon, The Nation, the LA Review of Books, Alternet and many more. She often comments on topics of international law, terrorism and democracy for international media such as the BBC, RT and Sputnik Radio. As the president of the Solonian Democracy Institute, Roslyn studies how understanding Athenian democratic principles can transform decision-making processes and how this will affect our future society. Her research is regularly presented at leading international conferences.
