Citizens and Democracy in Europe: Contexts, Changes and Political Support, Martini Sergio, Quaranta Mario
Автор: Simon Bauer Название: Citizens` Support for the European Union ISBN: 3030164608 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030164607 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 5976.00 р. 8537.00-30% Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание:
This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the determinants of EU support between 2006 and 2015, and of electoral behavior during the European Parliament elections. In light of the Eurozone financial and debt crisis, it also examines how political and economic turbulences have affected EU citizens’ stance on democracy and their support for EU institutions. It explores measures taken in the context of the Euro crisis management and the reactions of EU citizens, in order to shed new light on the determinants and developments of EU support. The author highlights the heterogeneity of the developments between the member states and identifies social, political, and economic facets of the crisis that have changed the ways citizens form their political attitudes towards the EU.
The book delivers a profound account of the Euro crisis, integrating approaches from political economy, psychology, sociology, and public opinion research. It will appeal to scholars and anyone interested in learning more about the declining citizen support in the EU and the heterogeneous developments in the member states, which may significantly endanger the long-term existence of the European Union.
Автор: Crittenden Jack, Campbell Debra J. Название: Direct Deliberative Democracy: How Citizens Can Rule ISBN: 1551646692 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781551646695 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3035.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: As American politics becomes ever more dominated by powerful vested interests, positive change seems permanently stymied. Left out in the cold by the political process, citizens are frustrated and despairing. How can we take back our democracy from the grip of oligarchy and bring power to the people?
In Direct Deliberative Democracy, Jack Crittenden and Debra Campbell offer up a better way for government to reflect citizens' interests. It begins with a startlingly basic question: "Why don't we the people govern?" In this provocative book, the authors mount a powerful case that the time has come for more direct democracy in the United States, showing that the circumstances that made the Constitutional framers' arguments so convincing more than two hundred years ago have changed dramatically--and that our democracy needs to change with them. With money, lobbyists, and corporations now dominating local, state, and national elections, the authors argue that now is the time for citizens to take control of their government by deliberating together to make public policies and laws directly. At the heart of their approach is a proposal for a new system of "legislative juries," in which the jury system would be used as a model for selecting citizens to create ballot initiatives. This would enable citizens to level the playing field, bring little-heard voices into the political arena, and begin the process of transforming our democracy into one that works for, not against, its citizens.
The Laurence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal is an initiative of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Pennsylvania State University. It annually recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce exceptional innovations to further democracy in the United States or around the world.
In this book, Albert W. Dzur argues that some of the most innovative and important work in democracy is taking place face-to-face and is being led by professionals who bring those involved into the decision making process. These "democratic professionals" create a culture that leads to better decisions and overcomes what he calls "civic lethargy." He focuses on how this democratic professionalism manifests itself in the operation of a wide range of public institutions, including schools and local government, as well as in the reform of our criminal justice system, from juries to prisons.
Originally publushed in 2002. In Downsizing Democracy, Matthew A. Crenson and Benjamin Ginsberg describe how the once powerful idea of a collective citizenry has given way to a concept of personal, autonomous democracy. Today, political change is effected through litigation, lobbying, and term limits, rather than active participation in the political process, resulting in narrow special interest groups dominating state and federal decision-making. At a time when an American's investment in the democratic process has largely been reduced to an annual contribution to a political party or organization, Downsizing Democracy offers a critical reassessment of American democracy.
--Donald F. Kettl, University of Wisconsin-Madison "Choice "
Описание: This book explores how concepts and values of contemporary democracy are variously understood and applied in diverse cultural contexts, with a focus on children and childhood and diversity.
Автор: Gastil John, Knobloch Katherine Название: Hope for Democracy: How Citizens Can Bring Reason Back Into Politics ISBN: 0190084537 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780190084530 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 8734.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Concerned citizens across the globe fear that democratic institutions are failing them. Citizens feel shut out of politics and worry that politicians are no longer responsive to their interests. In Hope for Democracy, John Gastil and Katherine R. Knobloch introduce new tools for tamping down hyper-partisanship and placing citizens at the heart of the democratic process. They showcase the Citizens' Initiative Review, which convenes a demographically-balanced random sample of citizens to study statewide ballot measures. Citizen panelists interrogate advocates, opponents, and experts, then write an analysis that distills their findings for voters. Gastil and Knobloch reveal how this process has helped voters better understand the policy issues placed on their ballots. Placed in the larger context of deliberative democratic reforms, Hope for Democracy shows how citizens and public officials can work together to bring more rationality and empathy into modern politics.
Описание: I. Introduction 1. "The Elephant" and Democracy Promotion2. Method3. Argument4. Relevance of the Book5. Structure of the Book II. The External Dimension of Democratisation 1. Domestic vs. External Factors2. Promoting or Demoting Democracy?3. External Factors of Democracy Promotion4. Zooming In: EU Deomcracy Promotion5. Conclusions: The External Dimensions III. Theoretical Knowledge and Democratisation1. The Object of Study2. Analytical Framework3. From Theoretical Knowledge to Indicators4. Analytical Model5. Method6. Conclusions: Theoretical Knowledge IV. EU Democracy Promotion1. EU Democracy: Promotion Discourse2. Conditionality and Socialisation under the ENP3. EU and Regime Dynamics in Eastern Neighbourhood4. ENP Action Plans5. Conclusions: EU Democracy Promotion V. International Influences1. Leverage of (Non-EU) Democratic West vs. Russia2. Linkage with (Non-EU) Democratic West vs. Russia3. Democratic Diffusion4. Conclusions: International Influence VI. Domestic Contexts1. Cost-Benefit of Rule Transfer 2. Structural Determinants3. Institutional Determinants4. Actor-related Determinants5. Conclusions: Domestic Contexts VII. Synergetic Effects of Domestic, EU and International Factors1. Configurational Logic2. Configurational Logic vs. Case Studies and Argument3. Probabilistic Logic4. Conclusions: Synergistic Effects VIII. Conclusions1. Results and Argument2. Theoretical and Policy Implications3. Methodological Implications
Название: Parliaments and Citizens ISBN: 1138850489 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138850484 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 9033.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book assesses the relationship between parliaments and citizens in a wide range of case studies. It explores the extent to which the last decade has brought significant changes to this relationship. This book was published as a special issue of Journal of Legislative Studies.
Описание: The Global Commonwealth of Citizens critically examines the prospects for cosmopolitan democracy as a viable and humane response to the challenges of globalization. Arising after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the decisive affirmation of Western-style democracy, cosmopolitan democracy envisions a world politics in which democratic participati
Описание: A collection of essays examining the Australian Citizens` Parliament, a project in deliberative democracy held in 2009. Explores its organization, the deliberation, the flow of beliefs and ideas, facilitator and organizer effects, and its impacts from a variety of theoretical, empirical, and practice perspectives.
Описание: Unless you are a banker, by now you must have realized that politicians don't serve your interests. Our democracies are failing us and, from Occupy Wall Street to the riots in S o Paulo, millions have taken to the streets to voice their frustration. But is there anything we can do about it? Rebooting Democracy: A Citizen's Guide to Reinventing Politics takes readers on a global journey in search of solutions. From Vancouver to Saint Petersburg, from France to Australia, we discover that there are sensible ways to reform our democracies. As we travel the globe and zoom in on these real-world democratic breakthroughs, we also pick up insights from the social sciences-from key ideas in political science, sociology and economics to the latest research in social and cognitive psychology-that clarify why elected politicians will always fail to represent us. In a concise and engaging way, this book invites readers to explore five concrete, innovative ideas that will change the way we do politics. Want to stay in the loop? Visit http: //rebootdemocracy.org.
