Explores egalitarian means of governing found in rural villages and urban neighborhoods, indigenous communities, workplaces, social movement organizations, and

Faced with government's ineptitude, people are attracted to strong leaders and bold action. As Pierre Rosanvallon demonstrates, "presidentialism" may reflect th

This book provides the analytical framework for understanding the relationship between media scandals, executive accountability and the crisis of democracy. The

Explores ways to make democracy work better, with particular focus on the integral role of local institutions.

First full study of ancient Greek democracy in the Classical period outside Athens, which has three main goals: to identify where and when democratic government