Автор: Sharp Gene Название: From Dictatorship to Democracy ISBN: 1846688396 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781846688393 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: 1365.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A how-to guide that inspired the Arab Spring.
Автор: Grayling A. C. Название: Democracy and Its Crisis ISBN: 1786074060 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781786074065 Издательство: TBS/GBS Рейтинг: Цена: 2176.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: An urgent exploration of the challenges facing democracy today
Автор: Levinson Sanford, Balkin Jack M. Название: Democracy and Dysfunction ISBN: 022661204X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780226612041 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 3802.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: It is no longer controversial that the American political system has become deeply dysfunctional. Today, only slightly more than a quarter of Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction, while sixty-three percent believe we are on a downward slope. The top twenty words used to describe the past year include "chaotic," "turbulent," and "disastrous." Donald Trump's improbable rise to power and his 2016 Electoral College victory placed America's political dysfunction in an especially troubling light, but given the extreme polarization of contemporary politics, the outlook would have been grim even if Hillary Clinton had won. The greatest upset in American presidential history is only a symptom of deeper problems of political culture and constitutional design. Democracy and Dysfunction brings together two of the leading constitutional law scholars of our time, Sanford Levinson and Jack M. Balkin, in an urgently needed conversation that seeks to uncover the underlying causes of our current crisis and their meaning for American democracy. In a series of letters exchanged over a period of two years, Levinson and Balkin travel--along with the rest of the country--through the convulsions of the 2016 election and Trump's first year in office. They disagree about the scope of the crisis and the remedy required. Levinson believes that our Constitution is fundamentally defective and argues for a new constitutional convention, while Balkin, who believes we are suffering from constitutional rot, argues that there are less radical solutions. As it becomes dangerously clear that Americans--and the world--will be living with the consequences of this pivotal period for many years to come, it is imperative that we understand how we got here--and how we might forestall the next demagogue who will seek to beguile the American public.
Автор: Adam Przeworski Название: Crises of Democracy ISBN: 1108498809 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108498807 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 3643.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Przeworski presents a panorama of not only the political threats to democracy, but also the current economic, social, and cultural threats, places them in the context of past crises of democratic regimes, and offers speculations about the prospects. This book is addressed to everyone concerned about the prospects of democracy.
Автор: Brennan Jason Название: Against Democracy ISBN: 0691178496 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691178493 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 2850.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
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.
Автор: della Porta Donatella Название: How Social Movements Can Save Democracy ISBN: 1509541276 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781509541270 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 2850.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The birth of democracies owes much to the interventions and mobilizations of ordinary people. Yet many feel as though they have inherited democratic institutions which do not deliver for the people - that a rigid democratic process has been imposed from above, with increasing numbers of people feeling left out or left behind. In this well-researched volume, leading political sociologist Donatella della Porta rehabilitates the role social movements have long played in fostering and deepening democracy, particularly focusing on progressive movements of the Left which have sought to broaden the plurality of voices and knowledge in democratic debate.
Bridging social movement studies and democratic theory, della Porta investigates contemporary innovations in times of crisis, particularly those in the direction of participatory and deliberative practices - 'crowd-sourced constitutions', referendums from below and movement parties - and reflects on the potential and limits of such alternative politics. In a moment in which concerns increase for the potential disruption of a Great Regression led by xenophobic movements and parties, the cases and analyses of resistance in this volume offer important material for students and scholars of political sociology, political science and social movement studies.
Автор: Kemp, David Название: Democratic nation ISBN: 0522873464 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780522873467 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 5142.00 р. 7346.00-30% Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: Tells the story of the political battle after Federation to achieve unprecedented levels of social and economic equality, while preserving both national independence and individual freedom.
Автор: Knight, Barry Название: Reviving Democracy ISBN: 1853838845 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781853838842 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6123.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Reviving Arab Reform seeks to understand the key factors that have inhibited a reliable reform programme in the Middle East following the 2010s Arab Spring riots and unrest. It also provides suggestions for policymakers on how to design, execute, and assess an effective reform program suitable for Arab circumstances.
Описание: Revealing bold new ways to structure markets for the good of everyone, this book shows how the emancipatory force of genuinely open, free, and competitive markets can reawaken the dormant 19th-century spirit of liberal reform and lead to greater equality, prosperity, and cooperation.
Описание: This book offers a vivid and persuasive critical examination of New Labour`s programme for the modernisation of local government, providing a balanced view of the democracy and participation debate. It draws on a wide range of new survey data to relate the crisis of local politics and governance to wider changes in the political culture.
Описание: Everyone`s a suspect when murder is on the menu! With this Classic Detective Murder Mystery you have everything you need to serve up the perfect murder mystery dinner party. First the invites, you choose which of your friends play which devious suspect and invite them to come along as that character. Then the shopping list, menu suggestions and recipes. Plus of course...a really tasty murder to solve. In Death by Chocolate, it`s Easter Sunday 15 April 1900 and Paris is the centre of world attention as millions of visitors arrive for the opening weekend of the International Exposition. Amongst them is an elite but diverse group of individuals staying at the Hotel Paradiso. As they gather for dinner, however, the peace of the hotel is rocked by an explosion. Billy Bonka, the foremost chocolate manufacturer in America, is found dead in his room, having apparently been killed by an exploding Easter Egg. Suspicion falls on the people around this table. Your task is to discover who that killer is. Fortunately the famous amateur detective Hercule McClue is on hand to assist your investigations. This game includes a DVD with special cameo appearance by Michael Winner. This game is guarantee to be drop dead fun, and that by the end of the evening one (or more) of the suspects, your friends will be caught out as the murderer! This game is for 6 - 8 players and suitable for ages teen and up.Contents: Party planner with game rules, recipes, music suggestions and decorating tips; Character booklets including each guests role description, background information and a few tasty secrets!;Place cards for each character; Party invitations and envelopes for each character;6 x Secret clues; DVD with an introduction, scene setter, summary of events and solution to the crimeWarnings: Not suitable for children under 36 months, small parts, choking hazard.
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