This book challenges the conventional wisdom that democracy is a universal desire, offering a model case study of Mongolian democratization that ties culture, history, and values to the study of political systems.

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Democracy Means Independence and Freedom; Chapter 3 Democracy Means Human Rights; Chapter 4 Democracy Brings Political Freedom; Chapter 5 Democracy Brings Economic Freedom; Chapter 6 A Democratic Government Is Responsible to Its Citizens; Chapter 7 Citizens' Rights or Civic Duty: Citizens' Relationship to Democratic Governance; Chapter 8 Conclusion: Shared Experiences, Shared Ideas;