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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.

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Author:   Frank Cunningham
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.498kg
ISBN:  

9780415228787

ISBN 10:   0415228786
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   15 November 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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'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

A very full and descriptive treatment of theories about democracy. It embraces a very wide range of position and supports each position by a great mass of reference and reading, making it, I think, a unique guide to the subject. -Ross Harrison, University of Cambridge Cunningham provides a valuable service in setting out the broad parameters of the debate and the book is a useful tool that will serve as a launch pad for the purpose of deeper research.. Vol. 37 -Michael Pepperday, University of Western Australia--anadian Journal of Political Science, 03/2004 Frank Cunningham's latest book is a welcome addition to the literature on the theoretical and practical challenges confronting contemporary democracies. In terms of the quality, breadth, and accessibility of the discussion, Theories of Democracy is first-rate.. -Patrick Hayden, Victoria University of Wellington

A very full and descriptive treatment of theories about democracy. It embraces a very wide range of position and supports each position by a great mass of reference and reading, making it, I think, a unique guide to the subject. <br>-Ross Harrison, University of Cambridge <br> Cunningham provides a valuable service in setting out the broad parameters of the debate and the book is a useful tool that will serve as a launch pad for the purpose of deeper research.. <br>Vol. 37<br>-Michael Pepperday, University of Western Australia--anadian Journal of Political Science, 03/2004 <br> Frank Cunningham's latest book is a welcome addition to the literature on the theoretical and practical challenges confronting contemporary democracies. In terms of the quality, breadth, and accessibility of the discussion, Theories of Democracy is first-rate.. <br>-Patrick Hayden, Victoria University of Wellington <br>

Author Information

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)

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