Question: What is melanoma and is it life-threatening? Answer: Melanoma is a type of skin cancer and is considered to be the most dangerous form of the disease. Although less commonly diagnosed than other types of skin cancer, melanoma accounts for over 75% of skin cancer deaths. Melanoma develops in cells called melanocytes that are found in the lower part of the epidermis, the outer layer of your skin. Melanocytes are cells that are responsible for creating skin pigmentation, or melanin. Melanin is what gives our skin its natural hue.
In the 18th century only the American revolution produced a sustainable democracy. During the 19th century monarchists fought a prolonged rearguard action against democratic forces. In the first half of the 20th century nascent democracies collapsed in Germany, Spain and Italy. By 1941 there were only 11 democracies left, and Franklin Roosevelt worried that it might not be possible to shield âthe great flame of democracy from the blackout of barbarismâ.
Democracy can be traced back from the present day to classical Athens in the 6th century B.C.E. Democracy is a type of political system, or a system of decision-making within an institution, organization, etc., in which all members have the equal share to power. In modern representative democracy, this formal equality is embodied primarily in the right to vote.