Democracy. Eleven writers and leaders on what it is - and why it matters Zen Through profiles of pencil makers

Through profiles of pencil makers

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Democracy. Eleven writers and leaders on what it is - and why it matters Zen Through profiles of pencil makersThis is an exceptional moment for democracy. In the year of elections, read Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Lea Ypi, Elif Shafak and more on what democracy means and why it matters. In 2024, nearly half the world will take part in a national election, with billions heading to the polls. Here, eleven extraordinary women leaders, philosophers, historians, writers and activists explore democracy's power to uplift our societies. Softcover