Frances McCall Rosenbluth Livres

How popular democracy has paradoxically eroded trust in political systems worldwide, and how to restore confidence in democratic politics

For children from 5 to 12 years of age. This book is appropriate to be read by an adult to younger children. The Giant Panda is a fascinating creature that has captured the world's heart as it struggles near the brink of extinction. Learn about its unique habitat and how it has adapted to survive its environment.

"Is democracy dependent on war to survive? Peace, many would agree, is a goal that democratic nations should strive to achieve. Considering the question of whether democracy is dependent on war, two celebrated political scientists trace the ways in which governments have mobilised armies since antiquity. They find that our modern form of democracy not only evolved in a brutally competitive environment but also was quickly excised when the powerful no longer needed their citizenry to defend against existential threats. Bringing to life many of the battles that shaped our world, the authors show how centralised monarchies replaced feudalism, why dictatorships can mobilise large forces but often fail at long-term military campaigns and how drone warfare has weakened democracy. In the spirit of Francis Fukuyama and Niall Ferguson, Forged Through Fire has far-reaching implications and will become the centrepiece of the democratic debate." --