Why Politics Matters
(Sprache: Englisch)
Achieving mass democracy was the great triumph of the twentieth century. Learning to live with it will be the greatest achievement of the twenty-first century. A rising tide of discontent is posing a major crisis for systems of mass democracy: the evidence...
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Achieving mass democracy was the great triumph of the twentieth century. Learning to live with it will be the greatest achievement of the twenty-first century. A rising tide of discontent is posing a major crisis for systems of mass democracy: the evidence is clear to see in reduced turnout and party membership and in opinion surveys. The failures of politicians have played their part but, Gerry Stoker argues, equally important are the dysfunctional political stances and styles adopted by many citizens. Democratic politics, he argues, is doomed to disappoint because it involves collective decision-making, demands complicated communication and generally produces a messy compromise. One size fits no-one. So what is the solution? Stokersuggests that democracy - and the political class - must create a new politics, making it as easy as possible for as many people as possible to express and debate their political preferences.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Why Politics Matters “
Introduction PART 1: MASS DEMOCRACY: TRIUMPH AND DISAPPOINTMENT The Triumph of Democracy?An Age of Political Discontent? Explanations of Political Disenchantment The Politics of DisappointmentPART 2: THE PATHOLOGIES OF POLITICAL PRACTICEThe Decline of Citizen Engagement? The Professionalization of Activism? The Dangers of CynicismThe Perils of PopulismPART 3: SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONSTowards a Politics for Amateurs Reviving Political InstitutionsCreating a New Civic Arena Conclusion
Autoren-Porträt von Gerry Stoker
Gerry Stoker is Professor of Politics, University of Manchester, UK, and the author or editor of more than 20 books on various aspects of politics.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Gerry Stoker
- 2006, 248 Seiten, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Macmillan Education
- ISBN-10: 1403997403
- ISBN-13: 9781403997401
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Englisch
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