For The People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy [Paperback]

Around the world the foundations of democracy, freedom, civil liberties are being eroded – what can be done?

Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections ever more flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What happened?

From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations, A. C. Grayling reveals the forces undermining our democratic ideals and offers bold solutions. An urgent wake-up call to the risks this poses to us all,For The Peoplereminds us why democracy remains worth fighting for.A. C. Graylingis the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its Professor of Philosophy. Among his many books areWho Owns the Moon?,DiscriminationsandThe History of Philosophy. He is a regular contributor toThe Times,Guardian,Financial Times,Independent, Economistand many more.‘If you are looking fora judicious analysis of why democratic ideas are being undermined in the UK and US, then I would recommend A. C. Grayling’sFor the People.’ —Independent