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- Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
- ISBN: 0393331520
- WAPI (Tower ID): 107135056
- Release Date: October 30, 2007
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Future of Freedom" by Fareed Zakaria to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Future of Freedom"Browse more products related to "Fareed Zakaria"Publisher's noteA modern classic that uses historical analysis to shed light on the present, THE FUTURE OF FREEDOM is, as the Chicago Tribune put it, "essential reading for anyone worried about the promotion and preservation of liberty." Hailed by the New York Times as "brave and ambitious ... updated Tocqueville," it enjoyed extended stays on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post bestseller lists and has been translated into eighteen languages. AnnotationFareed Zakaria presents a devastating account of the essential difference between democracy and liberty. Zakaria clearly shows that democracy is usually not the best form of government for struggling nations, which normally require a strong rule of law in order to enforce individual rights. His historical examples include Western Europe in the early 20th century, where democracy tolerated, and perhaps even encouraged, the rise of fascism, and more recent disasters such as Indonesia, which has seen a tremendous increase in poverty and Islamic fundamentalism since the dictator Suharto stepped down in 1998. Contrarily, Zakaria points out nations such as South Korea that have been able to transfer from an autocracy to a more democratic form of rule after a more prolonged period. He is overtly critical of the United States's long history of blindly forcing democracy on developing nations, either by passively threatening to withhold financial aid, or by actively providing arms and military support to handpicked "democratic" movements, which have often imposed corrupt and brutal regimes, particularly in South America. Named as a Notable Book by the New York Times in 2003. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003. Noted journalist and author Fareed Zakaria deconstructs many assumptions about democracy as it's practiced today. THE FUTURE OF FREEDOM reminds us that, simply because people can elect their government, it doesn't follow that the elected government will be a good one. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003. If You Enjoy "The Future of Freedom (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Future of Freedom (Paperback)" by Fareed Zakaria (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Political Ideologies - Democracy Bestsellers
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