The changing nature of democracy

The changing nature of democracy, ed. Inoguchi, Takashi, Newman, Edward and Keane, John (Tokyo: UNU Press, 1998).

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  • Editor Inoguchi, Takashi
    Newman, Edward
    Keane, John
    Title The changing nature of democracy
    Publication Date 1998
    Place of Publication Tokyo
    Publisher UNU Press
    Pages vii, 285 pages
    Language eng
    Abstract

    Democracy is recognized as the primary vehicle for the fulfilment of individual and collective aspirations, the articulation of interests, and the nurturing of civil society. Globalizing forces have underpinned the spread of this message across the globe. Yet the march of democratization is highly contested and politicized and there is little consensus on what democracy is or should be. This volume brings together preeminent scholars from around the world in a collection of essays that point to a changing and broadening agenda of democracy. Themes addressed include challenges to democracy in established democracies and in transitional societies, the media and communications, globalization, criteria of democracy, religion, culture, civil society, and the internationalization of the democratic ethos. While democracy has been given a new lease on life in the post-Cold War context and its sphere of applicability has widened beyond the state closure, this book highlights the limitations and tensions of this worldwide movement.

    Copyright Holder UNU
    Copyright Year 1998
    Copyright type Creative commons
    ISBN 9789280810059
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