Democracy refers to both ideal and real forms of government. The concept of democracy means that those governed - the demos - have a say in government. But different conceptions of democracy have left many out. Here, Naomi Zack takes us through key conceptions of democracy, from ancient Athens to the modern world.Publisher: Oxford University PressAuthor(s): Naomi (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Lehman College, CUNY) ZackNumber of pages: 192Collection: Very Short IntroductionsPublication date: 2023Dimensions: 111 x 173 x 13Cover type: Paperback / softback