One of the most remarkable developments in the last twenty years has been the revival of the idea of deliberative democracy. Set against models of democracy derived from economics, such as the theory of rational choice, the idea of decision-making based on public deliberations among free and equal citizens, represents a highly significant development in democratic theory. This book explores this development, providing a fresh and original perspective on a theme at the center of current debates in democratic theory and practice. Such debates have originated in response to growing demands for...
One of the most remarkable developments in the last twenty years has been the revival of the idea of deliberative democracy. Set against models of dem...
In Democratization through the Looking-Glass, Peter Burnell and his contributors provide a revealing image of how our knowledge and understanding of democratization may be improved by viewing the topic through a more multidisciplinary lens and from the perspective of more broadly-based comparative analyses. Burnell and his contributors encourage readers to both "look and think outside of the box," beyond the limited parameters that usually shape the study of democratization.
In Democratization through the Looking-Glass, Peter Burnell and his contributors provide a revealing image of how our knowledge and understanding of d...
The European Union's "democratic defi cit," and ways that might be found to resolve it, are hot issues in both academic debate and practical politics. Democratizing the European Union offers a fresh approach to the subject by bringing together a diverse range of authors who have been actively involved either in analyzing the activities of the European Union or participating in them. It goes beyond a primarily institutional approach by highlighting issues having to do with values, participation, and exclusion.
The European Union's "democratic defi cit," and ways that might be found to resolve it, are hot issues in both academic debate and practical politics....
"Mainstreaming Gender, Democratizing the State" reflects the commitment of the United Nations to promote mechanisms that aim to achieve equality between women and men. It identifies institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women including national machineries as one of twelve critical areas of concern. National machineries are the primary institutional mechanism entrusted with the implementation of the strategic objectives contained in the goals for equity set by the United Nations. The mandate of these national institutions has evolved from promoting women-specific projects to...
"Mainstreaming Gender, Democratizing the State" reflects the commitment of the United Nations to promote mechanisms that aim to achieve equality betwe...
Trade Unions and Democracy explores the role of trade unions as products of, and agents for, democracy. As civil society agents, unions may promote democracy within the wider society, especially in the case of authoritarian regimes or other rigid political systems, by acting as watchdogs and protecting hard-won democratic gains.
Trade Unions and Democracy explores the role of trade unions as products of, and agents for, democracy. As civil society agents, unions may promote de...
Democracy is a fine political system, but an expensive economic venture. Political parties and election campaigns cost money. Where does the money come from and at what sacrifice? Issues connected with political finance are significant but often neglected aspects of the process of democratization. Funding Democratization examines how money and politics interact in emerging democracies. The contributors investigate the funding of political parties in early North America, financial uncertainties of party formation in European countries, funding of democratization in new democracies,...
Democracy is a fine political system, but an expensive economic venture. Political parties and election campaigns cost money. Where does the money ...
Published in association with the United Nations, this book builds on the existing body of literature on gender and democratization by looking at the relevance of national machineries for the advancement of women. It considers the appropriate mechanisms through which the mainstreaming of gender can take place, and the levels of governance involved; defines what the interests of women are, and how and by what processes these interests are represented to the state policy making structures. Global strategies for the advancement of women are considered, and how far these have penetrated at...
Published in association with the United Nations, this book builds on the existing body of literature on gender and democratization by looking at t...
