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Democracy : opposing viewpoints
    Wilson, Mike, 1954-
Publisher: Greenhaven Press/Thomson Gale,
Pub date: c2006.
Pages: 239 p. :
ISBN: 0737733160
Item info: 3 copies available at Central Resource Library, Corinth Library, and Oak Park Library.
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Modern democracy grew from an eighteenth century experiment in the United States to the primary form of government in the world today. This debates the state of democracy, the role of religion in democracy, whether election reform is needed, and whether democracy is suitable for all nations. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

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Title: Democracy : opposing viewpoints / Mike Wilson, book editor; Bonnie Szumski, publisher; Helen Cothran, managing editor.
Publication info: Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press/Thomson Gale, c2006.
Physical descrip: 239 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series Title: (Opposing viewpoints series)
Contents: What is the state of democracy? Democracy and freedom are spreading worldwide / David Lowe -- Spread of democracy does not always result in more freedom / Fareed Zakaria -- Spread of democracy benefits developing nations / Carl Gershman -- Spread of democracy causes ethnic strife in developing nations / Amy Chua -- Corporations threaten democracy / Lee Drutman, Charlie Cray -- Corporations can foster democracy / Daniel T. Griswold -- What should be the relationship between religion and democracy? Democracy is based on secular principles / Clark Moeller -- Democracy is based on religious principles / Bill O'Reilly -- Politicians should voice their religious convictions / Jordan Ballor -- Politicians should not voice their religious convictions / Cathy Young -- Islam and democracy are compatible / Fawaz A. Gerges -- Islam and democracy are incompatible / Amir Taheri -- Should U.S. elections be reformed? Electoral college should be abolished / Bradford Plumer -- Electoral college should not be abolished / Tara Ross -- Campaign finance laws should be reformed / Noreena Hertz -- Campaign finance laws should not be reformed / John J. Coleman -- Some felons should be allowed to vote / Steven Carbo et al. -- Felons should not be allowed to vote / Edward Feser -- Should democracy be fostered worldwide? Fostering democracy worldwide will help prevent terrorism / Jennifer L. Windsor -- Democracy alone will not prevent terrorism / F. Gregory Gause III -- Democracy is best for all countries / Natan Sharanksy, interviewed by Jamie Glazov -- Democracy is not best for all countries / James L. Payne -- Democracy will succeed in Iraq / George W. Bush -- Democracy will fail in Iraq / Edwin Black.
Summary: Provides a collection of essays that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of democracy, covering such topics as the current state of democracy, the relationship between democracy and religion, and the need to reform elections in the United States.
Local note: BAKER & TAYLOR NON-FICTION.
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Held by: CENTRAL CORINTH OAKPARK
Subject term: Democracy.
Subject term: Religion and politics.
Subject term: Elections.
Subject term: Terrorism.
Added author: Wilson, Mike, 1954-
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