Democracy Undone is a response to the new world order and its anti-community bias. Global corporate control of the lives of citizens and restrictions on national governments make Longstaff's call for a re-democratization of our society compelling. From the workplace to the ballot box to schools, he creates a comprehensive strategy for a new democratic order. He does so with optimism that Canadians can create a better future. Democracy Undone tells us how.
George Melnyk,
author of The Search for Community: From Utopia to a Co-operative Society
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This book provides a comprehensive look at democracy in general, with a pragmatic look at how to increase democracy in Canadian society. And it makes an important contribution to the discussion on economic democracy in particular. At a time when the anti-globalization forces are gaining steam, they need some ideas on what to be FOR , and Longstaff helps to provide them.
Hazel Corcoran,
Executive Director, Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation
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Longstaff is obviously concerned with the impact of global capitalism on our lives. Instead of dwelling on what is wrong with the world and what "they" shouldn't be doing, he is providing ideas and perspectives of how we, as citizens, can shape our world. ... We can only hope that visions like the democratic ones in this book guide our tomorrow.
Cherri Harris,
The Parkland Post
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An intense, intelligent analysis of the wonderfully rich and messy potential of democracy.
Janet Alford,
The Mission Statement
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This book is really about "Bringing Democracy to Life," in both senses of that phrase, for one reaches the end uplifted and with a new vision … from the many good books on democracy … you won't go wrong if this book is the one you select.
Philip Symons,
This is a book for anyone looking for ways to work towards changing a patriarchal society into one based on equality, compassion and respect for the environment. … Longstaff examines patriarchy's control of religion, science, the media, education, the legal system — and the changes that are taking place to thwart this control. In these days of macho warrior stances … this book helps to refresh one's optimism about the future.
Briarpatch Magazine
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This is a very readable book, accessible to those not inclined to read feminist material. I'll recommend it as a Xmas gift for men who run with the times, and also for mothers of sons.
Lynn Gaudet,
