Time to save democracy : how to govern ourselves in the age of anti-politics

著者

• Tam, Henry

書誌事項

Time to save democracy : how to govern ourselves in the age of anti-politics

Henry Tam

Policy Press, 2018

• : pbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-297) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

To govern ourselves or not to? This is the existential question of politics. With the rise of distrust, alienation, and extremism, it is all the more difficult to secure democratic self-rule when neither those in power nor the general public seem dependable when it comes to making decisions that can transform our lives, for better or worse. In the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, Henry Tam explores what should be done to revive democracy. Presenting in a clear and accessible manner, he goes beyond the familiar 'get the vote out' ideas, to set out 9 key areas where reforms are necessary to ensure we can govern ourselves more effectively. Against the suggestion that democracy has run its course, this book unpacks why democratic governance is indispensable and puts forward forty recommendations to help us avoid the twin threats of oppressive rule and debilitating chaos.

目次

Introduction: Democracy in distress Part One: Has democracy a future? Why we need democracy Rethinking how we govern Part Two: How to sustain democratic togetherness Shared mission Mutual respect Coherent membership Part Three: How to underpin democratic objectivity Collaborative learning Critical re-examination Responsible communication Part Four: How to achieve democratic power balance Participatory decision-making Civic parity Public accountability Conclusion: Learning to govern ourselves

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB28776635
• ISBN:
  • 9781447338246
• 出版国コード: uk
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Bristol
• ページ数/冊数: vi, 304 p.
• 大きさ: 22 cm
• 分類:
  • DC23 : 321.8
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Democracy
  • LCSH : Political participation