Theories of Democracy: A Critical Introduction by Frank Cunningham (English) Pap

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This is the first book in this new series on political philosophy. Providing a critical and clear assessment of the main approaches. It discusses the main themes in democratic theory giving concrete examples of their application.

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Theories of Democracy is the first book to be published in this exciting new series on political philosophy. Cunningham provides a critical and clear assessment of the main contemporary approaches to democracy. Among the theories surveyed are liberal democracy, participatory democracy, classic and radical pluralism, deliberative democracy and catallaxy. Also treated are theorists in the background of current democratic thought: Tocqueville, Mill, Rousseau, and others. Solutions offered to problems that can beset democracy, from majority tyranny and ineffective governments to problems in decision-making procedures, are surveyed as are recurrent themes such as representation and the justification of democracy. The book includes applications of democratic theories including an extended discussion of democracy and globalisation.

Author Biography

Frank Cunningham is a lecturer in the philosophy department at the University of Toronto. He is the author of Democratic Theory and Socialism(1987) and The Real World of Democracy (1994)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Problems of democracy; Chapter 3 Liberal democracy; Chapter 4 Liberal democracy and the problems; Chapter 5 Classic pluralism; Chapter 6 Catallaxy; Chapter 7 Part Icipatory democracy; Chapter 8 Democratic pragmatism; Chapter 9 Deliberative democracy; Chapter 10 Radical pluralism; Chapter 11 Applying democratic theories: globalization;

Review

'There are lots of good ideas in this book ... I would definitely include Theories of Democracy on my reading list for upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses.' - Kennedy Stewart, Political Theory

Review Quote

'There are lots of good ideas in this book ... I would definitely include Theories of Democracy on my reading list for upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses.' - Kennedy Stewart, Political Theory

Details ISBN0415228794 Author Frank Cunningham Short Title THEORIES OF DEMOCRACY Series Routledge Contemporary Political Philosophy Language English ISBN-10 0415228794 ISBN-13 9780415228794 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Imprint Routledge Subtitle A Critical Introduction Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Edition 1st Birth 1940 Pages 256 DOI 10.1604/9780415228794 UK Release Date 2001-11-15 AU Release Date 2001-11-15 NZ Release Date 2001-11-15 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-11-15 Alternative 9780415228787 DEWEY 321.801 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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