Democracy failing primer

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Only four countries around the world do not currently define themselves as democracies. But many more do not fulfil the four basic requirements of democracy: free and fair elections, active participation of citizens in politics, protection of human rights, and the rule of law. Since 2015, far-right and populist politicians have been on the rise throughout the West. Is populism the new face of democracy? Is democracy simply the will of the people? Can any existing government claim to be truly democratic? This captivating, articulate volume explores and interrogates each form of democracy and questions whether they remain fit for purpose today. Features Summary One of four titles in Thames & Hudson's innovative new `Big Idea' series, this book explores and interrogates each form of democracy and questions whether it remains fit for purpose today. Author Niheer Dasandi (Author), Matthew Taylor (Editor) Publisher Thames and Hudson Release date 20180901 Pages 144 ISBN 0-500-29365-1 ISBN 13 978-0-500-29365-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "This is a good book. Its topic and argument are ambitious but the book is short and clear." --"Thesis Eleven" This concise, comprehensive primer on modern American social and political thought is the ideal introduction to the rich intellectual tradition of the United Sates. Andreas Hess helps the reader to understand of American culture and politics through careful exploration of key and theorists. In the first half of the book he focuses on the core traditions of American social and political thoughtAmerican exceptionalism, Calvinist Protestantism, republicanism, liberalism and 20th century pragmatism. The second half of the book applies these traditions to a broad range of 20th century conditions and issuespower and democracy, justice and injustice, multiculturalism and pluralism, civil society, social theory and the role of the intellectual. The works of some of the most influential figures in the field, such as De Tocqueville, Lipset, Arendt, Hartz, Pocock, Dewey, Moore, Rawls, Walzer, Rorty and Alexander, are drawn upon to illustrate the theories and issues being discussed. Accessibly written and jargon free, this treatment will be useful for students and scholars alike. Features Summary This concise, comprehensive primer on modern American social and political thought is the ideal introduction to the rich intellectual tradition of the United Sates... Author Andreas Hess Publisher New York University Press Release date 20010101 Pages 200 ISBN 0-8147-3630-0 ISBN 13 978-0-8147-3630-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days With record low approval ratings--the lowest poll results since 1974--Congress is a failing institution in the eyes of many Americans. Is public opinion correct in judging the inefficacy of the legislative branch, or is the public mistaken in these harsh criticisms? "Congress: A Performance Appraisal" teaches students about this critical institution of American democracy by examining how successful the body is in carrying out its key functions, particularly representation, lawmaking, and checking the other branches of government. Rather than focusing on the institutional and procedural questions of how Congress is set up, what rules guide its actions, and how its members carry out their daily duties, Andrew J. Taylor asks: do these structures, procedures, behaviors, and outcomes serve the American people as they were meant to? Using a set of aspirations a good legislature should strive for and benchmarks to rate how close it comes to those aspirations, Taylor offers a unique approach to the discussion of Congress, its actions, and its efficacy as a legislature. Sure to prompt provocative classroom discussions, "Congress" is the perfect text for courses on American government and politics. Features Summary With record low approval ratings- the lowest poll results since 1974- Congress is a failing institution in the eyes of many Americans. Is public opinion correct in judging the inefficacy of the legislative branch... Author Andrew J. Taylor Publisher WestviewPress Release date 20130314 Pages 272 ISBN 0-8133-4572-3 ISBN 13 978-0-8133-4572-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days The world almost conquered famine. Until the 1980s, this scourge killed ten million people every decade, but by early 2000s mass starvation had all but disappeared. Today, famines are resurgent, driven by war, blockade, hostility to humanitarian principles and a volatile global economy. In Mass Starvation, world-renowned expert on humanitarian crisis and response Alex de Waal provides an authoritative history of modern famines: their causes, dimensions and why they ended. He analyses starvation as a crime, and breaks new ground in examining forced starvation as an instrument of genocide and war. Refuting the enduring but erroneous view that attributes famine to overpopulation and natural disaster, he shows how political decision or political failing is an essential element in every famine, while the spread of democracy and human rights, and the ending of wars, were major factors in the near-ending of this devastating phenomenon. Hard-hitting and deeply informed, Mass Starvation explains why man-made famine and the political decisions that could end it for good must once again become a top priority for the international community. Features Summary The world almost conquered famine. Until the 1980s, this scourge killed ten million people every decade, but by early 2000s mass starvation had all but disappeared... Author Alex de Waal Publisher Polity Press Release date 20171124 Pages 264 ISBN 1-5095-2467-3 ISBN 13 978-1-5095-2467-9