Democracy: Eleven Writers and Leaders on What It Is - And Why It Matters

nIn collaboration with the Financial Times: powerful, urgent reflections on the value of democracy from eleven women writers and thought-leaders.n n nThis is an exceptional moment for democracy.n nIn the year of elections, read Margaret Atwood, Mary Beard, Lea Ypi, Elif Shafak and more on what democracy means - and why it matters.n nIn 2024, nearly half the world will take part in a national election, with billions heading to the polls. It's a thrilling, unprecedented opportunity for change - yet democracy is also under threat.n nWomen are at the forefront of the fight for democratic rights, as well as being the most vulnerable when those rights disappear. Here, eleven extraordinary women - leaders, philosophers, historians, writers and activists - explore democracy's power to uplift our societies. Between its ancient origins and its modern challenges, they share a vision for a better future - one we can build together.n