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Democracy In What State? (New Directions In Critical Theory, 11)
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Is It Meaningful To Call Oneself A Democrat? And If So, How Do You Interpret The Word?In Responding To This Question, Eight Iconoclastic Thinkers Prove The Rich Potential Of Democracy, Along With Its Critical Weaknesses, And Reconceive The Practice To Accommodate New Political And Cultural Realities. Giorgio Agamben Traces The Tense History Of Constitutions And Their Coexistence With Various Governments. Alain Badiou Contrasts Current Democratic Practice With Democratic Communism. Daniel Bensaid Ponders The Institutionalization Of Democracy, While Wendy Brown Discusses The Democratization Of Society Under Neoliberalism. Jeanluc Nancy Measures The Difference Between Democracy As A Form Of Rule And As A Human End, And Jacques Rancire Highlights Its Egalitarian Nature. Kristin Ross Identifies Hierarchical Relationships Within Democratic Practice, And Slavoj Zizek Complicates The Distinction Between Those Who Desire To Own The State And Those Who Wish To Do Without It.Concentrating On The Classical Roots Of Democracy And Its Changing Meaning Over Time And Within Different Contexts, These Essays Uniquely Defend What Is Left Of The Leftwing Tradition After The Fall Of Soviet Communism. They Confront Disincentives To Active Democratic Participation That Have Caused Voter Turnout To Decline In Western Countries, And They Address Electoral Indifference By Invoking And Reviving The Tradition Of Citizen Involvement. Passionately Written And Theoretically Rich, This Collection Speaks To All Facets Of Modern Political And Democratic Debate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Democracy in What State?' A: The book explores the meaning of democracy, its potential, and weaknesses through the perspectives of eight influential thinkers.
- Q: Who are the authors contributing to this book? A: The contributors include prominent thinkers like Giorgio Agamben, Alain Badiou, Daniel Bensaid, Wendy Brown, Jean-Luc Nancy, Jacques Rancière, Kristin Ross, and Slavoj Zizek.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 19, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'Democracy in What State?' have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book address modern political issues? A: Yes, it discusses contemporary political challenges, including voter turnout decline and the impacts of neoliberalism on democracy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in political theory? A: Yes, it provides a deep theoretical exploration of democracy and is ideal for readers interested in political theory.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's title? A: The title questions the current state of democracy and prompts readers to consider what it means to identify as a democrat today.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for understanding left-wing politics? A: Yes, it defends the left-wing tradition and offers insights into its evolution after the fall of Soviet communism.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at scholars, students, and anyone interested in political discourse and democratic theory.