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.
A Short Definition of Democracy U.S. president Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) defined democracy as: Â«Government of the people, by the people, for the peopleÂ» Democracy is by far the most challenging form of government-both for politicians and for the people. The term democracy comes from the Greek language and means  rule by the (simple) people. The so-called democracies in classical antiquity (Athens and Rome) represent precursors of modern democracies. Like modern democracy, they were created as a reaction to a concentration and abuse of power by the rulers.