Duration: approx. 45 Minutes

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Although seemingly taken for granted by many today, it is not a given: democracy along with fundamental rights and human rights are the result of a centuries-long, on-going process. This audio guide sheds light on basic democratic accomplishments and shows how they have been contested—from the 19th century until today.

Credits

Speakers: Dave Dempsey, Julie McCarthy
With Statements from: André Heller
Production: Lorenz Paulus, Enid Wolf
Rights Clearance: Anna Bausch
Software: Open Source Museum Audio Guide by ACMI
Design and Development: Lorenz Paulus
Recording-Studio: Der Much

Idea: Monika Sommer
Editorial and Project Lead: Eva Meran
Concept, Research, Script: Sarah von Holt, Eva Meran, Antonia Plessing
Support: Markus Sampt
Consultation: Stefan Benedik (hdgö), Heidemarie Uhl (Austrian Academy of Sciences)
Proofreading and Editing: Julia Teresa Friehs
Translation: Erika Doucette