Democracy: Eleven Writers and Leaders on What It Is - And Why It Matters -- Marg

<p><b>In collaboration with the <em>Financial Times</em>: powerful, urgent reflections on the value of democracy from eleven women writers and thought-leaders.</b></p><br><p>This is an exceptional moment for democracy.</p><p>In the year of elections, read Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Lea Ypi, Elif Shafak and more on what democracy means - and why it matters.</p><p>In 2024, nearly half the world will take part in a national election, with billions heading to the polls. It's a thrilling, unprecedented opportunity for change - yet democracy is also under threat.</p><p>Women are at the forefront of the fight for democratic rights, as well as being the most vulnerable when those rights disappear. Here, eleven extraordinary women - leaders, philosophers, historians, writers and activists - explore democracy's power to uplift our societies. Between its ancient origins and its modern challenges, they share a vision for a better future - one we can build together.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Elif Shafak<br><b>Publisher:</b> Ips - Profile Books<br><b>Published:</b> 08/27/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 144<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.25lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 6.90h x 4.30w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781805223719