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Democracy In Translation: Understanding Politics In An Unfamiliar Culture (The Wilder House Series In Politics, History And Cult,New
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Frederic C. Schaffer Challenges The Assumption Often Made By American Scholars That Democracy Has Been Achieved In Foreign Countries When Criteria Such As Free Elections Are Met. Elections, He Argues, Often Have Cultural Underpinnings That Are Invisible To Outsiders. To Examine Grassroots Understandings Of Democratic Institutions And Political Concepts, Schaffer Conducted Fieldwork In Senegal, A Mostly Islamic And Agrarian Country With A Long History Of Electoral Politics. Schaffer Discovered That Ideas Of 'Demokaraasi' Held By Wolofspeakers Often Reflect Concerns About Collective Security. Many Senegalese See Voting As Less A Matter Of Choosing Leaders Than Of Reinforcing Community Ties That May Be Called Upon In Times Of Crisis.By Looking Carefully At Language, Schaffer Demonstrates That Institutional Arrangements Do Not Necessarily Carry The Same Meaning In Different Cultural Contexts. Democracy In Translation Asks How Social Scientists Should Investigate The Functioning Of Democratic Institutions In Cultures Dissimilar From Their Own, And Raises Larger Issues About The Nature Of Democracy, The Universality Of Democratic Ideals, And The Practice Of Crosscultural Research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Democracy in Translation'? A: The main theme of 'Democracy in Translation' is the examination of how democracy is understood and practiced in different cultural contexts, particularly through the lens of grassroots perceptions in Senegal.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Democracy in Translation' is Frederic C. Schaffer.
- Q: What type of book is 'Democracy in Translation'? A: 'Democracy in Translation' is an academic book that explores political concepts and democratic institutions, focusing on cross-cultural research.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Democracy in Translation' has a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Democracy in Translation' was published on July 18, 2000.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What binding does this book have? A: 'Democracy in Translation' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What cultural insights does the author provide? A: Frederic C. Schaffer provides insights into the cultural underpinnings of democratic practices in Senegal, particularly through the concept of 'demokaraasi' among Wolof speakers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'Democracy in Translation' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in political science, cultural studies, and cross-cultural research.
- Q: What is the significance of the fieldwork conducted in Senegal? A: The fieldwork conducted in Senegal is significant as it reveals how local understandings of democracy differ from Western interpretations, emphasizing the importance of cultural context in political processes.