How Long to Read Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice

How Long Does it Take to Read Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice by Paul Lucardie

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Description

Democracy and extremism are usually considered as opposites. We assume that our system (in the UK, the USA, the Netherlands etc.) is democratic, and extremists try to destroy our system and introduce some kind of dictatorship, if not chaos and anarchy. Yet in many cases, the extremists seem sincere in their attempt to construct a more democratic polity. Hence, they can be called democrats and yet also extremists, in so far as they strive for a regime with characteristics that are more extreme in a significant sense. This book analyses radical and extreme democratic theories and ideas in their historical context, interlocked with critical descriptions of historical institutions and experiments that help to evaluate the theories. Cases range from ancient Athens to recent experiments with citizen juries and citizen assemblies, from the time-honoured Swiss Landsgemeinde to contemporary (and controversial) workers’ councils in Venezuela and participatory budgeting in Porto Alegre. Among the theorists discussed here are familiar names as well as relatively unknown persons: Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Karl Marx, Murray Bookchin and John Burnheim, William Godwin and Barbara Goodwin, Anton Pannekoek and Heinz Dieterich. Whereas the extreme ideas do not seem to work very well in practice, they do indicate ways by which we could make existing political systems more democratic. This book will be of interest to students of Politics and Current Affairs, as well as inspiration to political activists and reformists.

How long is Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice?

Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice by Paul Lucardie is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice aloud.

What Reading Level is Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice?

Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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