Democracy

Children's Literature

Tracing its origins to ancient Greece, democracy remains one of the most fluid forms of governance. Based upon the principle that the voice of the people is best heard via sanctioned elections, democracy continues to be a rising form of social organization. In this illustrated title in the "Forms of Government" series Anne Fitzpatrick offers her readers a quick overview of the origins and functioning of this pluralist form of government. By offering both the past and present roots of democracy in contrast to more totalitarian forms of rule, Fitzpatrick offers a reasonable and balanced approach to this presentation of democratic ideals. In this way the author places democracy in both its historical context as well as its present struggle against less benign forms of governance. Reviewer: Greg M. Romaneck