Democracy

Eleven writers and leaders on what it is – and why it matters

Margaret Atwood, Professor Mary Beard, Erica Benner , Kaja Kallas

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01 October 2024

Politics & government; Elections & referenda; Political structures: democracy

This is an exceptional moment for democracy.

In the year of elections, read Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Lea Ypi, Elif Shafak and more on what democracy means - and why it matters. In 2024, nearly half the world will take part in a national election, with billions heading to the polls. It's a thrilling, unprecedented opportunity for change - yet democracy is also under threat.

Women are at the forefront of the fight for democratic rights, as well as being the most vulnerable when those rights disappear. Here, eleven extraordinary women - leaders, philosophers, historians, writers and activists - explore democracy's power to uplift our societies. Between its ancient origins and its modern challenges, they share a vision for a better future - one we can build together.

By: Margaret Atwood, Professor Mary Beard, Erica Benner, Kaja Kallas, Aditi Mittal
Imprint: Profile
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 176mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 111g
ISBN: 9781805223719
ISBN 10: 1805223712
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Featuring writing by Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Elif Shafak, Lea Ypi, Lola Shoneyin, Aditi MIttal, Yuan Yang, Erica Benner, Adela Raz, Kaja Kallas and Vjosa Osmani.

Reviews for Democracy: Eleven writers and leaders on what it is – and why it matters

2024 is a year of elections. But will it be remembered as a year of democracy? That is in the balance. Democracy cannot be limited to a campaign, a vote, a victory speech. It is a process - or, to be more precise, a series of processes - that go to the heart of what a society really is. It depends on our shared understandings and on our commitment to making it work -- Juliet Riddell * Financial Times *