This book aims to describe and evaluate the idea of democracy. Rinderle examines the historical origins of democracy, its normative foundations and political mechanisms, and presents contemporary challenges and possible contexts of application. Through clear terminology and specific examples, the author seeks to allow a broad range of readers to reach well-grounded conclusions about the theme of democracy.

Autorentext

Peter Rinderle, Universität Tübingen.

Klappentext

Welchen Wert hat die Demokratie? Und wie sollten ihre Institutionen aussehen?