The Meaning Of Democracy

Author : Nicholas T. Davis,Kirby Goidel,Keith Gaddie
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780472220380

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Democracy's Meanings by Nicholas T. Davis,Kirby Goidel,Keith Gaddie Pdf

Democracy’s Meanings challenges conventional wisdom regarding how the public thinks about and evaluates democracy. Mining both political theory and more than 75 years of public opinion data, the book argues that Americans think about democracy in ways that go beyond voting or elected representation. Instead, citizens have rich and substantive views about the material conditions that democracy should produce, which draw from their beliefs about equality, fairness, and justice. The authors construct a typology of views about democracy. Procedural views of democracy take a minimalistic quality. While voting and fair treatment are important to this vision of democracy, ideas about equality are mostly limited to civil liberties. In contrast, social views of democracy incorporate both civil and economic equality; according to people with these views, democracy ought to meet the basic social and material needs of citizens. Complementing these two groups are moderate and indifferent views about democracy. While moderate views sit somewhere in between procedural and social perspectives regarding the role of democracy in producing social and economic equality, indifferent views of democracy involve disaffection toward it. For a small group of apathetic citizens, democracy is an ambiguous and ill-defined concept.

Author : Hugh Chisholm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015015204509

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The Encyclopaedia Britannica by Hugh Chisholm Pdf

Author : Vincent Ostrom
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0472084569

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The Meaning of Democracy and the Vulnerability of Democracies by Vincent Ostrom Pdf

Considers the social requirements for a thriving democracy

Author : Hélène Landemore
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780691212395

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Open Democracy by Hélène Landemore Pdf

To the ancient Greeks, democracy meant gathering in public and debating laws set by a randomly selected assembly of several hundred citizens. To the Icelandic Vikings, democracy meant meeting every summer in a field to discuss issues until consensus was reached. Our contemporary representative democracies are very different. Modern parliaments are gated and guarded, and it seems as if only certain people are welcome. Diagnosing what is wrong with representative government and aiming to recover some of the openness of ancient democracies, Open Democracy presents a new paradigm of democracy. Supporting a fresh nonelectoral understanding of democratic representation, Hélène Landemore demonstrates that placing ordinary citizens, rather than elites, at the heart of democratic power is not only the true meaning of a government of, by, and for the people, but also feasible and, more than ever, urgently needed. -- Cover page 4.

Author : Nicholas T. Davis,Kirby Goidel,Keith Gaddie
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780472133123

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Democracy's Meanings by Nicholas T. Davis,Kirby Goidel,Keith Gaddie Pdf

How do the people who make up American democracy view and judge its process?

Author : Jessica Lynn Graham
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520293755

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Shifting the Meaning of Democracy by Jessica Lynn Graham Pdf

This book offers a historical analysis of one of the most striking and dramatic transformations to take place in Brazil and the United States during the twentieth century—the redefinition of the concepts of nation and democracy in racial terms. The multilateral political debates that occurred between 1930 and 1945 pushed and pulled both states towards more racially inclusive political ideals and nationalisms. Both countries utilized cultural production to transmit these racial political messages. At times working collaboratively, Brazilian and U.S. officials deployed the concept of “racial democracy” as a national security strategy, one meant to suppress the existential threats perceived to be posed by World War II and by the political agendas of communists, fascists, and blacks. Consequently, official racial democracy was limited in its ability to address racial inequities in the United States and Brazil. Shifting the Meaning of Democracy helps to explain the historical roots of a contemporary phenomenon: the coexistence of widespread antiracist ideals with enduring racial inequality.

Author : Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8130700662

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The Meaning Of Democracy by Brown Pdf

Author : David Estlund
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199704057

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The Oxford Handbook of Political Philosophy by David Estlund Pdf

Even though political philosophy has a long tradition, it is much more than the study of old and great treatises. Contemporary philosophers continue to press new arguments on old and timeless questions, but also to propose departures and innovations. The field changes over time, and new work inevitably responds both to events in the world and to the directions of thought itself. This volume includes 22 new pieces by leaders in the field on both perennial and emerging topics of keen interest to contemporary political philosophers. In addition to longstanding issues such as Authority, Equality, and Freedom, and Democracy, there are articles on less classical topics such as Race, Historical Injustice, Deliberation, Money and Politics, Global Justice, and Ideal and Non-Ideal Theory. All of the pieces combine clarity and accessibility with a top scholar's critical and original point of view. The introductory essay briefly situates this snapshot of the state of the art in a broader view of developments in political philosophy in the last 40 years, and looks forward to future developments. Students and scholars alike will find the pieces to be valuable not only surveys but as provocations to think further about the questions, puzzles, and practical problems that animate recent work in political philosophy. The issues will be of interest to many working in philosophy, political science, law, economics, and more.

Author : Frederic Charles Schaffer
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501718397

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Democracy in Translation by Frederic Charles Schaffer Pdf

Frederic C. Schaffer challenges the assumption often made by American scholars that democracy has been achieved in foreign countries when criteria such as free elections are met. Elections, he argues, often have cultural underpinnings that are invisible to outsiders. To examine grassroots understandings of democratic institutions and political concepts, Schaffer conducted fieldwork in Senegal, a mostly Islamic and agrarian country with a long history of electoral politics. Schaffer discovered that ideas of "demokaraasi" held by Wolof-speakers often reflect concerns about collective security. Many Senegalese see voting as less a matter of choosing leaders than of reinforcing community ties that may be called upon in times of crisis.By looking carefully at language, Schaffer demonstrates that institutional arrangements do not necessarily carry the same meaning in different cultural contexts. Democracy in Translation asks how social scientists should investigate the functioning of democratic institutions in cultures dissimilar from their own, and raises larger issues about the nature of democracy, the universality of democratic ideals, and the practice of cross-cultural research.

Author : Allan C. Hutchinson
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Constitutional law
ISBN : 9781487507930

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Democracy and Constitutions by Allan C. Hutchinson Pdf

Bold and unconventional, this book advocates for an institutional turn-about in the relationship between democracy and constitutionalism.

Author : WILLIAM F. RUSSELL,Thomas H. Briggs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1941
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1068742648

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˜Theœ meaning of democracy by WILLIAM F. RUSSELL,Thomas H. Briggs Pdf

Author : Jason Brennan
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781400888399

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Against Democracy by Jason Brennan Pdf

A bracingly provocative challenge to one of our most cherished ideas and institutions Most people believe democracy is a uniquely just form of government. They believe people have the right to an equal share of political power. And they believe that political participation is good for us—it empowers us, helps us get what we want, and tends to make us smarter, more virtuous, and more caring for one another. These are some of our most cherished ideas about democracy. But Jason Brennan says they are all wrong. In this trenchant book, Brennan argues that democracy should be judged by its results—and the results are not good enough. Just as defendants have a right to a fair trial, citizens have a right to competent government. But democracy is the rule of the ignorant and the irrational, and it all too often falls short. Furthermore, no one has a fundamental right to any share of political power, and exercising political power does most of us little good. On the contrary, a wide range of social science research shows that political participation and democratic deliberation actually tend to make people worse—more irrational, biased, and mean. Given this grim picture, Brennan argues that a new system of government—epistocracy, the rule of the knowledgeable—may be better than democracy, and that it's time to experiment and find out. A challenging critique of democracy and the first sustained defense of the rule of the knowledgeable, Against Democracy is essential reading for scholars and students of politics across the disciplines. Featuring a new preface that situates the book within the current political climate and discusses other alternatives beyond epistocracy, Against Democracy is a challenging critique of democracy and the first sustained defense of the rule of the knowledgeable.

Author : Natasha Lindstaedt,Erica Frantz
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-20
Category : Authoritarianism
ISBN : 9780198820819

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Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes by Natasha Lindstaedt,Erica Frantz Pdf

Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes provides a broad, accessible overview of the key institutions and political dynamics in democracies and dictatorships, enabling students to assess the benefits and risks associated with democracy, and the growing challenges to it. Comprehensive coverage of the full spectrum of political systems enhances students' understanding of the relevance of contemporary global trends, including the nature of democratic backsliding and authoritarian resurgence, the rise of populism and identity politics, and the impact of cultural and socio-economic drivers of democracy. Each chapter features a broad range of case studies complemented by boxes that illustrate key terms, ensuring relevant research is translated in a clear, engaging format for students. This text is supported by a range of online resources, to encourage deeper engagement with the subject matter. For students: Regular updates to supplement the text, ensuring students are fully informed of real-time developments in the field For lecturers: In-class assignments to reinforce key concepts and facilitate deeper, critical engagement with key topics

Author : Arend Lijphart
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300189124

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Patterns of Democracy by Arend Lijphart Pdf

Examining 36 democracies from 1945 to 2010, this text arrives at conclusions about what type of democracy works best. It demonstrates that consensual systems stimulate economic growth, control inflation and unemployment, and limit budget deficits.

Author : M. Amukugo
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789991642321

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Democracy and Education in Namibia and Beyond by M. Amukugo Pdf

The Namibian constitution makes full provision for education as a fundamental human right and freedom. Three years into independence, as part of the governments educational policy, the Education for All Policy was launched as a stepping stone to free quality education. However, inequities have become widely pronounced within the Namibian educational system. Democracy and Education in Namibia and beyond debates the educationdemocracy nexus in Namibia and the southern African context. It defines and explores the meaning of democracy and related concepts. It also looks at what democracy means in the context of human rights and access to education. The ten chapters in this collection interrogate the strengths and limitations of education as an instrument of social change and question whether or not the Namibian educational objectives and practices do develop and help to sustain a democratic culture in Namibia. The authors in the collection have drawn material from their own teaching and research experience across the fields of education and social science in Namibia and beyond, and present their findings in a pedagogical framework suitable as a challenging text for tertiary students. At a time when education is in crisis, especially in South Africa where strident calls for free tertiary education and Africanisation of the curriculum are spreading like wildfire, this book gives scholarly insight into the history and social conditions that gave rise to our current predicament.