Democracy And Illusion

Author : Genevieve Fuji Johnson
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442611245

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The theory of deliberative democracy promotes the creation of systems of governance in which citizens actively exchange ideas, engage in debate, and create laws that are responsive to their interests and aspirations. While deliberative processes are being adopted in an increasing number of cases, decision-making power remains mostly in the hands of traditional elites. In Democratic Illusion, Genevieve Fuji Johnson examines four representative examples: participatory budgeting in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Deliberative Polling by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, a national consultation process by the Canadian Nuclear Waste Management Organization, and public consultations embedded in the development of official languages policies in Nunavut. In each case, measures that appeared to empower the public failed to challenge the status quo approach to either formulating or implementing policy. Illuminating a critical gap between deliberative democratic theory and its applications, this timely and important study shows what needs to be done to ensure deliberative processes offer more than the illusion of democracy.

Author : John Petrov Plamenatz
Publisher : [London] : Longman
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037178139

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Democracy and Illusion by John Petrov Plamenatz Pdf

Author : Errol Anthony Henderson
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 1588260763

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Democracy and War by Errol Anthony Henderson Pdf

Henderson (political science, Wayne State U.) uses the same basic research design of the democratic peace proposition (DPP)--which contends that democracies rarely fight each other, are generally more peaceful than nondemocracies, and rarely experience civil war--to challenge the validity of the DPP. His results indicate that democracy is not significantly associated with a decreased likelihood of international war, militarized disputes, or civil wars in postcolonial states. He finds that in war between states and nonstate actors, such as colonial and imperial wars, democracies in general are less likely but Western states, specifically, are more likely to become involved in this type of "extrastate" war. He argues that global peace will require more than a worldwide spread of democracy. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Sophie Lemière
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789048542666

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Illusions of Democracy by Sophie Lemière Pdf

Bringing together a group of both international and Malaysian scholars, this book offers an up-to-date and broad analysis of the contemporary state of Malaysian politics and society. Transcending disciplinary boundaries, it offers a look at Malaysian politics not only through the lens of political science but also anthropology, cultural studies, international relations, political economy and legal studies touching on both overlooked topics in Malaysian political life as well as the emerging trends which will shape Malaysia's future. Covering silat martial arts, Malaysia's constitutional identity, emergency legislation, the South China Sea dilemma, ISIS discourse, zakat payment, the fallout from the 1MDB scandal and Malaysia's green movement, Illusions of Democracy charts the complex and multi-faceted nature of political life in a semi-authoritarian state, breaking down the illusions which keep it functioning, to uncover the mechanisms which really underlie the paradoxical longevity of Malaysia's political, economic and social system.

Author : John Petrov Plamenatz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:251785575

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Democracy and Illusion by John Petrov Plamenatz Pdf

Author : Phil Mennitti
Publisher : Phil Mennitti
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Illusion of Democracy by Phil Mennitti Pdf

This is the second story in a non-partisan series detailing how the elite have impoverished America's Middle Class. In this timely and revealing book the author explains what has happened in simple, easy to understand terms, that are brief and to-the-point. The crippling and devastating consequences to liberty have not gone unnoticed. The author bears witness to history and the treacherous crimes which have overthrown the Republic. Referred to as the history of the Deep State. The Illusion of Democracy is a more accurate historical accounting of the United States since the coup of 1963, when President Kennedy was executed in Dealey Plaza by the Operation 40 assassination squad. This sequel focuses on the big picture. It explains Hegelian Dialectic Principles of how our puppet masters create conflict to increase their wealth and power. The book connects the dots of all major false flag events to prove this massive deception was intentionally engineered, and that we the people have been subjugated through indentured servitude into a feudal system controlled by wealthy oligarchs. This book was written at a high school level with those students in mind. It is perfect for high school classes, college courses, or the average reader at home who is curious about what went wrong over the past generation which killed the American Dream.

Author : Noam Chomsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0896083667

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Necessary Illusions by Noam Chomsky Pdf

Argues that the media serves the needs of those in power rather than performing a watchdog role, and looks at specific cases and issues

Author : Theresa Amato
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781459600010

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Grand Illusion by Theresa Amato Pdf

As the national campaign manager for Ralph Nader's historic runs for president in 2000 and 2004, Theresa Amato had a rare ringside role in two of the most hotly contested presidential elections this country has seen. In Grand Illusion, she gives u...

Author : Raymond Geuss
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001-06-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521000432

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History and Illusion in Politics by Raymond Geuss Pdf

The distinguished political philosopher Raymond Geuss examines critically the central topics in Western political thought. In a series of analytic chapters he discusses the state, authority, violence and coercion, the concept of legitmacy, liberalism, toleration, freedom, democracy, and human rights. He argues that the liberal democratic state committed to the defense of human rights is in fact a confused conjunction of disparate elements. This is a profound and concise essay on the basic structure of contemporary politics, written throughout in voice that is skeptical, engaged, and clear.

Author : Genevieve Fuji-Johnson
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442624269

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Democratic Illusion by Genevieve Fuji-Johnson Pdf

The theory of deliberative democracy promotes the creation of systems of governance in which citizens actively exchange ideas, engage in debate, and create laws that are responsive to their interests and aspirations. While deliberative processes are being adopted in an increasing number of cases, decision-making power remains mostly in the hands of traditional elites. In Democratic Illusion, Genevieve Fuji Johnson examines four representative examples: participatory budgeting in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Deliberative Polling by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, a national consultation process by the Canadian Nuclear Waste Management Organization, and public consultations embedded in the development of official languages policies in Nunavut. In each case, measures that appeared to empower the public failed to challenge the status quo approach to either formulating or implementing policy. Illuminating a critical gap between deliberative democratic theory and its applications, this timely and important study shows what needs to be done to ensure deliberative processes offer more than the illusion of democracy.

Author : Errol A. Henderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1588260763

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Democracy and War: the End of an Illusion? by Errol A. Henderson Pdf

Author : Noam Chomsky
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1995-09-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780887848681

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Necessary Illusions by Noam Chomsky Pdf

In his national bestselling 1988 CBC Massey Lectures, Noam Chomsky inquires into the nature of the media in a political system where the population cannot be disciplined by force and thus must be subjected to more subtle forms of ideological control. Specific cases are illustrated in detail, using the U.S. media primarily but also media in other societies. Chomsky considers how the media might be democratized (as part of the general problem of developing more democratic institutions) in order to offer citizens broader and more meaningful participation in social and political life.

Author : Giuseppe Eusepi,Richard E. Wagner
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781786438041

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Public Debt by Giuseppe Eusepi,Richard E. Wagner Pdf

Over the past decades, economists have witnessed with growing uneasiness their failure to explain the ballooning of public debt in most countries. This book provides an alternative orientation that explains why concepts of public debt that are relevant for authoritarian regimes are not relevant for democratic regimes. Using methodological individualism and micro-economics, this book overcomes flaws inherent in the standard macro approach, according to which governments manipulate public debt to promote systemic stability. This unique analysis is grounded in the writings of Antonio de Viti de Marco, injecting current analytical contributions and formulations into the framework to offer a forthright insight into public debt and political economy.

Author : Ricardo Blaug
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780748696130

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Democracy by Ricardo Blaug Pdf

Put together specially for students of democracy, this invaluable reader gathers key statements from political thinkers, explained and contextualised with editorial commentaries. This new edition includes a new introduction, new sections and 29 new readings published since the first edition. Arranged into four sections "e; Traditional Affirmations of Democracy, Key Concepts, Critiques of Democracy and Contemporary Issues "e; it covers democratic thinking in a remarkably broad way. A general introduction highlights democracy's historical complexity and guides you through the current areas of controversy. The extensive bibliography follows the same structure as the text to help you deepen your study.

Author : Chris Hedges
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307398581

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Empire of Illusion by Chris Hedges Pdf

Pulitzer prize–winner Chris Hedges charts the dramatic and disturbing rise of a post-literate society that craves fantasy, ecstasy and illusion. Chris Hedges argues that we now live in two societies: One, the minority, functions in a print-based, literate world, that can cope with complexity and can separate illusion from truth. The other, a growing majority, is retreating from a reality-based world into one of false certainty and magic. In this “other society,” serious film and theatre, as well as newspapers and books, are being pushed to the margins. In the tradition of Christopher Lasch’s The Culture of Narcissism and Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death, Hedges navigates this culture — attending WWF contests as well as Ivy League graduation ceremonies — exposing an age of terrifying decline and heightened self-delusion.