The Future of Freedom

by Fareed Zakaria

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In this book, Mr. Zakaria differentiates between Liberal and Illiberal Democracies. The main idea is that taking free elections as the only aspect of democracy results in catastrophic results as in the case of Nazi Germany or Hamas in Gaza.
Instead, he says that liberal democracy, which implies individual rights, rule of law, separation of powers and free elections are essential requirements to have a successful state.
I found this book very interesting and the author's ideas clear and thought provoking. I think I'll look forward to reading more by Mr. Zakaria. (

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dezert | Apr 24, 2009 |

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The Future of Freedom

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2003 (1st edition, New York, Norton)

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Lionel Gelber Prize Shortlist (2003)

New York Times bestseller (Nonfiction, 2003)

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Full title (2003): The future of freedom : illiberal democracy at home and abroad / Fareed Zakaria.; Dutch edition (2003) has title: De toekomst van vrĳheid : de paradoxen en schaduwzĳden van democratie ; German edition (2005) has title: Das Ende der Freiheit? : Wieviel Demokratie verträgt der Mensch?; Italian edition (2003) has title: Democrazia senza libertà in America e nel resto del mondo

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differently."—Washington Post

A modern classic that uses historical analysis to shed light on the present, The Future of Freedom is, as the Chicago Tribune put it, "essential reading for anyone worried about the promotion and preservation of liberty." Hailed by the New York Times as "brave and ambitious...updated Tocqueville," it enjoyed extended stays on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post bestseller lists and has been translated into eighteen languages. Prescient in laying out the distinction between democracy and liberty, the book now contains a new afterword on the United States's occupation of Iraq.

"Intensely provocative and valuable," according to BusinessWeek, with an easy command of history, philosophy, and current affairs, The Future of Freedom calls for a restoration of the balance between liberty and democracy and shows how politics and government can be made effective and relevant for our time. This new edition includes a new afterword on America in Iraq.

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