Our Democracy: Its Origins and Its Tasks (1917)

""Our Democracy: Its Origins And Its Tasks"" is a book written by James Hayden Tufts and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the origins and tasks of democracy, exploring the historical and philosophical foundations of democratic government. Tufts examines the development of democracy from ancient Greece to modern times, discussing the key thinkers and events that have shaped democratic principles and institutions. He also explores the challenges facing democracy in the modern world, including issues of social justice, economic inequality, and political corruption. Throughout the book, Tufts argues that democracy is an ongoing project that requires active participation and constant vigilance from citizens. He emphasizes the importance of education and civic engagement in maintaining a healthy and vibrant democratic society. ""Our Democracy: Its Origins And Its Tasks"" is a seminal work on the theory and practice of democracy, and remains relevant to contemporary debates about the nature and future of democratic government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.