On the Eve of the Millenium The Future of Democracy Through an Age of Unreason

Name: On the Eve of the Millenium The Future of Democracy Through an Age of Unreason
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ISBN: 9780028740942

ISBN-10: 0028740947

ISBN-13: 9780028740942

Edition: 1995

Authors: Conor Cruise O'brien, Conor Cruise O'brien

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"All my life," writes Conor Cruise O'Brien, "I have been fascinated and puzzled by nationalism and religion; by the interaction of the two forces, sometimes in unison, sometimes antagonistic." In these wide-ranging and penetrating essays, O'Brien examines how throughout the world today these age-old forces are once again threatening democracy, the rule of law, and freedom of expression -- particularly in the United States, the nation founded on Enlightenment values. He weaves together beautifully written discussions on these and other timely, related topics. Enlivening his grim predictions with dry wit, he nevertheless conveys an apocalyptic sense of the threats facing democracy as we…

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List price: $15.95
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Free Press
Publication date: 11/1/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.56" tall
Weight: 0.418
Language: English




The Enlightenment and Its Enemies



Democracy and Popularity



Things Fall Apart



The Millennium Commission



The Guarded Palace


Acknowledgements