The Vitality of Democracy Acquisitions & collection development Introduction xv

Introduction xv

the big decisions and the stories of their lives

And so have both of their lives

Models and theoretical arguments are developed gradually

While feminists

The Vitality of Democracy Acquisitions & collection development Introduction xvA reflection on the current state of and challenges to British democracy. In The Vitality of Democracy, British German politician Gisela Stuart argues for the urgency of expanded participation in the democratic process and considers the risks democracy currently faces. Although democracy is rife with difficult choices, she shows that if the people do not appreciate what makes this system work, they risk losing it. While no individual holds the