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This book examines how democracy has changed our politics, economics, and social relations. It challenges us to put human liberty above the alter of democracy at home and abroad. The new afterword discusses building a sustainable democracy in Iraq.
More Reviews and RecommendationsFareed Zakaria is the editor of Newsweek International, writes a weekly column on international affairs, and hosts PBS's Foreign Exchange. He lives in New York City.
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September 19, 2006: Very inquistive look at the common institutions and political activity we witness in our country and abroad. Momumental in terms of political theory that would be a great read for any politician or aspiring politician.
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September 22, 2004: zarkaria makes bold statements when approaching the subject of democracy and inspires the reader to think about common words such as democracy and liberal and freedom. we all need to do that now and then. just think and be aware and see things in different ways. very powerful ways of looking at the world. highly recommend it.