The Democracy Reader: Classic and Modern Speeches, Essays, Poems, Declarations, and Documents on Freedom and Human Rights Worldwide

By Diane Ravitch

Book Overview

The author of The American Reader presents a uniquely readable anthology of the writings and thoughts--from Locke, Plato, Rushdie, King, Jefferson, and others--that have shaped this country and had a profound effect on the world and people everywhere. Illustrated throughout.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062700308
• ISBN13: 9780062700308
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: HarperResource
• Length: 331 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.7" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

awesome book

Lots of short and very readable essays about a very timely and important subject. A little hi brow in places but accutely inspiring in others.