Delta democracy: Pathways to incremental civic revolution in Egypt and beyond: by Catherine E. Herrold, Oxford University Press, Bridging the Gap. 2020, 225 pp., USD 16.49 (hardback), New York, United States, ISBN 9780190093235.

In the book "Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond" by Catherine E. Herrold, the author explores the concept of "Delta democracy," which refers to an incremental change in a variable. Herrold argues that local development NGOs in Egypt, with their focus on community needs and participatory methods, have been more effective in promoting democracy than traditional Western democracy aid. She criticizes the top-down approach of Western democracy aid, which focuses on institutional reform and measurable benchmarks, and advocates for a more grassroots and culturally sensitive approach to democracy promotion. The book emphasizes the importance of respecting local knowledge and actors in democracy promotion. [Extracted from the article]