{"product_id":"2940152538908","title":"Liberal Democracy","description":"\u003cp\u003eLIBERAL DEMOCRACY. This is the fourth in a series of texts on government and politics designed for students and the general reader (see author's other publications or a full list of titles). All the books interlink and cross-reference but are designed to stand alone. This fourth text continues the series with a detailed exploration of liberal democracy. A democracy of course is 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'. In a democracy 'the people' are sovereign. Majorities rule and (it is assumed) they rule OK. What then does the 'liberal' bit in a liberal democracy signify? This book explores this central question. The text opens with a clear statement of Aims and Learning Outcomes to give clarity and direction to your reading. The subsequent text is then divided into easy-to-read sections on:\u003cbr\u003eLiberalism and democracy\u003cbr\u003eThe roots of liberty\u003cbr\u003eThe forms of liberty\u003cbr\u003eThe separation of Church and State\u003cbr\u003eFreedom of speech and expression\u003cbr\u003eLiberty and ‘rights’ – natural and human\u003cbr\u003eThe forms of liberty\u003cbr\u003eEqual opportunities\u003cbr\u003eThe text concludes with:\u003cbr\u003eLiberal democracy: a summary\u003cbr\u003eReview questions\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eThe material is carefully designed to equip the reader with a basic political vocabulary, an appreciation of the significance of politics as an important, pervasive and irreplaceable activity involving us all and a comprehensive understanding of the principles and values of liberal democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philip Tether","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113420439792,"sku":"2940152538908","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152538908_p0.jpg?v=1764023367","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152538908","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}