In this prize-winning book, one of the most prominent political theorists of our time makes a major statement about what democracy is and why it is important. Robert Dahl examines the most basic assumptions of democratic theory, tests them against the questions raised by its critics, and recasts the theory of democracy into a new and coherent whole. He concludes by discussing the directions in which democracy must move if advanced democratic states are to exist in the future.
When Robert Dahl speaks about democracy, everyone should listen. WithDemocracy and Its CriticsDahl has produced a work destined to become another classic. Lucian W. Pye,American Political Science Review
In this magisterial work [Dahl]& describe[s] what democracy means&; why our own democracy is still deeply flawed; and how we could reform it&. A work of extraordinary intelligence and, what is even rarer, a work of extraordinary wisdom. Robert N. Bellah,New York Times Book Review
Robert A. Dahl, Sterling Professor of Political Science Emeritus at Yale Universtiy, is also the author ofWho Governs?, After the Revolution?, Polyarchy,andDilemmas of Pluralist Democracy,all available from Yale University Press.
"Like democratic theory itself, Dahl's book is hugely inspiring. . . . this is a hugely impressive book, which traces the assumptions of democratic theory from 5th-century Athens to the present day and beyond. it is remarkable for its sustained attempt to connect theory and practice."—Susan Mendus,The Times Higher Education Supplement
One of the foremost contemporary theorists of pluralist democracy. Jack Lively,Times Literary Supplement
[This book] could not have come at a more opportune moment. . . .Democracy and Its Criticsis a work of extraordinary intelligence and, what is even l3ã
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