An introduction to democracy that discusses the origins from the ancient Greeks and Romans through the twenty-first century, and explains how and why democracy thrives, the struggles of women and minorities to gain democratic rights, globalization and other threats, and more.
Traces the history of worldwide oil dependence and identifies the interrelations between oil, geo-politics, and high finance. Explores the threats to worldwide security as oil reserves dwindle and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.
An introduction to democracy that discusses the origins from the ancient Greeks and Romans through the twenty-first century, and explains how and why democracy thrives, the struggles of women and minorities to gain democratic rights, globalization and other threats, and more.
Compares the United States to the British, Roman, Chinese, Incan, and Aztec empires, examines how America works, and argues that empire building can ultimately threaten the health of democracy.
