
democracy became embedded in the shifting ideas of social equality
This work investigates the historical evolution and inherent contradictions of liberal democracy as it transitioned from early market societies to modern industrial states. C. B. Macpherson, a prominent political theorist, utilizes a historical-materialist framework to analyze how the concept of democracy became inextricably linked with the development of capitalist property relations. He argues that the liberal democratic model is not a static ideal but a product of specific economic conditions that have fundamentally shaped its definition of equality and individual rights.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars frequently cite this text as a foundational critique of the liberal democratic tradition, noting its intellectual rigor and challenging perspective on political equality. Readers often observe that the prose is dense and requires a strong background in political theory to fully grasp the author's arguments.
Page Count:
120
Publication Date:
1977-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192191209
ISBN-13:
9780192191205
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