Reimagine democracy beyond liberalism with this essential read. Award-winning scholar Josiah Ober delves into ancient Athens to restore the true meaning of collective, limited self-government. Discover ‘Demopolis,’ a compelling modern state imagined for secure, prosperous communities where citizens actively govern. This profound exploration of participatory self-rule is a must-read for students of political science, history, and philosophy across India. It reveals how fundamental democracy provides a stable foundation for modern states and offers alternatives to autocracy.