In this sequel to The Case for Democracy, the author argues in favor of individuals and groups embracing a strong national, religious, ethnic, or tribal identity – and warns that democracy in and of itself is an empty shell andidentity in isolation is a political powder keg. He explains how the most enlightened societies keep them in balance. "Rudnicki's narration is clear and well paced. His voice, which seems somehow to capture the whole of human experience inevery sentence, gives life to Sharansky's logic."—AudioFile