John Markoff is Professor of Sociology and History at the University of Pittsburgh.

"A great book with a very useful blend of sociological and historical insights, appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate classes."-- Miguel Carter, American University"A distinct and unique book, the perfect size and price for a supplementary text."-- Markus Kreuzer, Villanova University"A very welcome new edition."-- Gerardo L. Munck, University of Southern California

• 1 A Quick History of Modern Democracy 2 States, Social Movement Challengers, and Elite Reformers 3 Eighteenth-Century Revolution, Nineteenth-Century Eddies 4 Twentieth-Century Pendulum Swings 5 Semidemocracy, Pseudodemocracy, Democracy 6 Beyond the Great Democratic Wave 7 Into the Twenty-First Century: New Challenges, New Opportunities

John Markoff is Professor of Sociology and History at the University of Pittsburgh.

"A great book with a very useful blend of sociological and historical insights, appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate classes."-- Miguel Carter, American University"A distinct and unique book, the perfect size and price for a supplementary text."-- Markus Kreuzer, Villanova University"A very welcome new edition."-- Gerardo L. Munck, University of Southern California

• 1 A Quick History of Modern Democracy 2 States, Social Movement Challengers, and Elite Reformers 3 Eighteenth-Century Revolution, Nineteenth-Century Eddies 4 Twentieth-Century Pendulum Swings 5 Semidemocracy, Pseudodemocracy, Democracy 6 Beyond the Great Democratic Wave 7 Into the Twenty-First Century: New Challenges, New Opportunities

John Markoff is Professor of Sociology and History at the University of Pittsburgh.

"A great book with a very useful blend of sociological and historical insights, appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate classes."-- Miguel Carter, American University"A distinct and unique book, the perfect size and price for a supplementary text."-- Markus Kreuzer, Villanova University"A very welcome new edition."-- Gerardo L. Munck, University of Southern California

• 1 A Quick History of Modern Democracy 2 States, Social Movement Challengers, and Elite Reformers 3 Eighteenth-Century Revolution, Nineteenth-Century Eddies 4 Twentieth-Century Pendulum Swings 5 Semidemocracy, Pseudodemocracy, Democracy 6 Beyond the Great Democratic Wave 7 Into the Twenty-First Century: New Challenges, New Opportunities