Robert Dahl is a long-established, prominent political theorist. He is particularly known for his many writings on the theory and practice of democracy. On Democracy, a relatively short book, presents Dahl’s well-honed beliefs about the value and significance of that form of government.
The book begins with a brief history of democracy’s theoretical and practical development. This section provides preliminary definitions for the term “democracy,” as well as related concepts. In general, this section provides a foundation for the slightly more sophisticated discussion of the subsequent sections