In a racially divided society majority rule is not a reliable instrument of democracy.

Lani Guinier

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Democratic theory Democracy

Author

Lani Guinier

Language

English

Time

1992 1990s 20th century

Occupation

Lawyer

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United States

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Guinier, Lani. "Second Proms and Second Primaries." Boston Review, 1 Sept. 1992.

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