Esta serie se sumerge en las teorías centrales de la democracia, examinando sus éxitos y fracasos históricos. Aborda preguntas cruciales sobre lo que hace que las democracias sean viables y duraderas. El objetivo es comprender cómo estos sistemas logran sus objetivos deseados y navegan las crisis cuando esas metas no se cumplen.
Focusing on global discontent with democratic systems, this book delves into the underlying causes of dissatisfaction and explores practical reform strategies. It offers insights into how democracies can be improved to better meet the needs and expectations of citizens, aiming to foster a more engaged and satisfied electorate.
The book explores the idea that changing laws is not only essential but also a compelling aspect of democracy. Melissa Schwartzberg delves into the relationship between democratic principles and legal modification, highlighting how this process can enhance democratic engagement and reflect the evolving values of society. Through her analysis, she emphasizes the importance of legal change as a means for citizens to actively participate in shaping their governance.
The political institutions under which we live today evolved from a revolutionary idea that shook the world in the second part of the eighteenth that a people should govern itself. Yet if we judge contemporary democracies by the ideals of self-government, equality, and liberty, we find that democracy is not what it was dreamt to be. This book addresses central issues in democratic theory by analyzing the sources of widespread dissatisfaction with democracies around the world. With attention throughout to historical and cross-national variations, the focus is on the generic limits of democracy in promoting equality, effective participation, control of governments by citizens, and liberty. The conclusion is that although some of this dissatisfaction has good reasons, some is based on an erroneous understanding of how democracy functions. Hence, although the analysis identifies the limits of democracy, it also points to directions for feasible reforms.
Examines impact of political regimes on economic development between 1950 and 1990.
Examines the history underlying the use of supermajority voting rules and offers a critique of their ability to remedy the defects of majority decision making.