This book offers a significant exploration of democracy and human rights by a prominent scholar. It discusses how to conceptualize, measure, and evaluate democracy, raising questions about its definitions and the role of liberal democracy among various forms. The writing is clear and accessible.
The book delves into the critical issue of political legitimacy within the European Union, exploring its authority, legitimacy deficits, and the relationship between the EU and nation-states. It poses essential questions about the nature of legitimacy and analyzes how it affects democracy, political identity, and governance. By proposing a multi-dimensional view of political legitimacy, the text emphasizes the interactive process between state and EU levels, highlighting the varying impacts on different member states.
aeo This book tells you all you ever needed to know about many of the pressing issues in democratic theory and practice. aeo It will be essential reading for all students interested in democratic politics. aeo A simple, concise, yet sophisticated, account of democracy.
Writing for the activist, the student, and the simply curious, David Beetham provides a shrewd exploration of democracy in today's world and asks: is it still worth fighting for?