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Breaking Democracy's Chains - by M Pekin (Paperback)

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  • Breaking Democracy's Chains exposes the illusion of modern democracy and reveals how political parties have become tools of elite control rather than engines of representation.
  • Author(s): M Pekin
  • 234 Pages
  • Political Science, Political Freedom

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Breaking Democracy's Chains exposes the illusion of modern democracy and reveals how political parties have become tools of elite control rather than engines of representation. Drawing on history, political theory, and real-world examples, it dismantles the myth that parties are essential to freedom, showing instead how they manufacture division, suppress dissent, act as gatekeepers to power, and centralize authority.

The book presents a bold alternative: a no-party democracy rooted in direct accountability, genuine representation, and the complete removal of party machinery from government. Pekin argues that cosmetic reforms can't save democracy from this capture. His solution is radical yet simple-break the stranglehold of political parties to finally create true democracy and return power to the people.

This is a call to everyone who believes a better, fairer system isn't just possible-it's urgently needed.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 234
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: Political Freedom
Publisher: Paragon Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: M Pekin
Language: English
Street Date: March 10, 2026
TCIN: 1010767953
UPC: 9781778490866
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-0665
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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