p. 3
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Liberal democracy has been one of the sturdiest political systems in the history of the modern West. As the dominant modern form of democracy, it has informed and guided several of the most successful and enduring governments the world has known, not least among them that of the United States.
— Benjamin Barber
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Source: Wikiquote: "Benjamin Barber" (Quotes, Strong democracy: Participatory politics for a new age (2003): B.R. Barber (2003) Strong democracy: Participatory politics for a new age)
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About Benjamin Barber
Benjamin R. Barber (August 2, 1939 – April 24, 2017) was an American political theorist and author, known for his 1996 bestseller, Jihad vs. McWorld.
About Benjamin Barber
Benjamin R. Barber (August 2, 1939 – April 24, 2017) was an American political theorist and author, known for his 1996 bestseller, Jihad vs. McWorld.
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