The Origins of Democracy in Tribes, City-States and Nation-States

The book explores the dynamics of democracy and despotism across various social structures, including tribes, city-states, and nation-states. Utilizing a blend of Weberian, Aristotelian, evolutionary anthropological, and feminist theories, it offers a comparative-historical perspective. Central to the analysis is the duality of human nature, examining how humans navigate their instincts as animals alongside their capacity for conscious thought.