Robert Dahl's Preface helped launch democratic theory fifty years ago as a new area of study in political science, and it remains the standard introduction to the field.
Written by the preeminent democratic theorist of our time, this book explains the nature, value, and mechanics of democracy.
In this work, one of the most celebrated political scientists of the 20th century offers a powerful interpretation of the location of political power in American urban communities.
In this provocative book, one of our most eminent political scientists questions the extent to which the American Constitution furthers democratic goals.
“Continuing his career-long exploration of modern democracy, Dahl addresses a question that has long vexed students of political theory: the place of independent organizations, associations, or special interest groups within the ...
A new edition of an introductory work, offering an analysis of democracy, political behaviour, political evaluation, policy-making and comparative political systems. 170 political systems are classified according to their degree of ...
Everything Dahl says can be applied in a fascinating way to the governing of any human enterprise involving more than one person—whether it is a nation-state, a political party, a business firm, or a university.
"--John W. Gardner (on the first edition) In this classic book, one of the world's most distinguished political scientists discusses the problems, strengths, and weaknesses of democracy as a method of decision making for modern governments.
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