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.

In this prize-winning book, one of the most prominent political theorists of our time makes a major statement about what democracy is and why it is important.

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.

Written by the preeminent democratic theorist of our time, this book explains the nature, value, and mechanics of democracy.

In this provocative book, one of our most eminent political scientists questions the extent to which the American Constitution furthers democratic goals.

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.

“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 ...

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"--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.