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Laxer, James

Democracy

143 pp. | Groundwood | May, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-88899-912-2 $18.95 | Paper ISBN 978-0-88899-913-9 $11.00
(4) YA Groundwork Guides series. Like other titles in the series, this volume is both ambitious and unapologetically polemical. Beginning with a historical overview, including the political exclusion of women and minorities, the text examines democracy right up to present-day conflicts. The scope of his topic forces Laxer to sacrifice nuance for generalities. Nonetheless, the information offered makes a good foundation for further research. Reading list, timeline. Ind.
Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot

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