{"product_id":"book-3165","title":"The Future of Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore democracy means more freedom. Or does it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican democracy is, in many people's minds, the model for the rest of the world. Fareed Zakaria points out that the American form of democracy is one of the least democratic in use today. Members of the Supreme Court and the Federal Reserve, institutions that fundamentally shape our lives, are appointed, not elected. The Bill of Rights enumerates a set of privileges to which citizens are entitled, no matter what the majority says. By restricting our democracy, we enhance our freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbroad, the spread of democracy has not produced a corresponding growth of liberty. We are seeing in many parts of the world, a strange creature-the elected autocrat. Zakaria calls for a restoration of the balance between liberty and democracy and shows how liberal democracy has to be made effective and relevant for our times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA modern classic that uses historical analysis to shed light on the present, \u003cem\u003eThe Future of Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e enjoyed extended stays on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller lists and has been translated into eighteen languages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49315084402992,"sku":"BD3165","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49315084435760,"sku":"ZE3165","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49315084534064,"sku":"ZM3165","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/3165-Square-cover.jpg?v=1782312235","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-3165","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}