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What should we expect from democracy, and how likely is it that democracies will live up to those expectations? In The State of Democratic Theory, Ian Shapiro offers a critical assessment of contemporary answers to these questions, lays out his distinctive alternative, and explores its implications for policy and political action.Some accounts of democracy's purposes focus on aggregating preferences; others deal with collective deliberation in search of the common good. Shapiro reveals the shortcomings of both, arguing instead that democracy should be geared toward minimizing domination throughout society. He contends that Joseph Schumpeter's classic defense of competitive democracy is a useful starting point for achieving this purpose, but that it stands in need of radical supplementationboth with respect to its operation in national political institutions and in its extension to other forms of collective association. Shapiro's unusually wideranging discussion also deals with the conditions that make democracy's survival more and less likely, with the challenges presented by ethnic differences and claims for group rights, and with the relations between democracy and the distribution of income and wealth.Ranging over politics, philosophy, constitutional law, economics, sociology, and psychology, this book is written in Shapiro's characteristic lucid stylea style that engages practitioners within the field while also opening up the debate to newcomers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The State of Democratic Theory'? A: The book focuses on what we should expect from democracy and assesses contemporary answers, offering a critical examination of democracy's purposes, particularly in minimizing domination throughout society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The State of Democratic Theory'? A: The author is Ian Shapiro, a prominent political theorist.
- Q: When was 'The State of Democratic Theory' published? A: The book was published on September 7, 2003.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The State of Democratic Theory' have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The State of Democratic Theory'? A: The book covers various topics including politics, philosophy, constitutional law, economics, sociology, and psychology.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book available? A: Yes, it is the First Edition of 'The State of Democratic Theory'.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: One of the key features is that it is a used book in good condition, showcasing its durability and readability.
- Q: What is the primary argument presented by Ian Shapiro in this book? A: Shapiro argues that democracy should focus on minimizing domination rather than just aggregating preferences or collective deliberation.