After the fall of the Berlin Wall and the demise of European communism, the term 'democracy' has been increasingly circulated in all political and academic circles. Despite extensive theoretical discourse, democracy is observed to be declining in practice worldwide, prompting us to ask fundamental questions about this system, which is considered an ideal standard of governance.

This comprehensive and unique book offers an in-depth exploration and attempts to answer the most prominent questions for anyone interested in political science: What distinguishes a nominal democracy from a genuine one? What institutions are compatible with a democratic system of government? What makes democracies endure? What is the role of religion in democracy, particularly in relation to Islam, Buddhism, and Confucianism? Is it true that Islam conflicts with the rule of the people, and how much influence do Asian values have on the adopted system? What about democracy in Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world? What has happened to social capital? And what is the way to strengthen democracy?

"Democracy: Selected Research" contains a collection of the most influential articles written over 20 years by leading researchers, thinkers, and philosophers, including Larry Diamond, Marc F. Plattner, Alfred Stepan, Amartya Sen, M. Steven Fish, the Dalai Lama, Francis Fukuyama, Guillermo O'Donnell, Anwar Ibrahim, Abdou Filali-Ansary, Vali Nasr, and many others.

• Publisher: Sharikat Al Matbouat for Distribution and Publishing
• Author: Edited by: Larry Diamond and Marc F. Plattner
• ISBN: 9789953888781
• Number of Pages: 616
• Year of Publication: 2016