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Democratic deficit : critical citizens revisited /

"This book focuses on 'democratic deficits', reflecting how far the perceived democratic performance of any state diverges from public expectations. Norris examines the reasons behind the democratic deficit and analyzes the consequences for active citizenship, for governance, and ulti...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Norris, Pippa
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part I. Introduction: 1. Democratic hopes and fears; 2. The conceptual framework; 3. Evidence and methods
  • Part II. Symptoms: 4. Trends in the United States and Western Europe; 5. Comparing political support around the world; 6. Trends in democratic deficits
  • Part III. Diagnosis: 7. Rising aspirations?; 8. Democratic knowledge; 9. Negative news; 10. Failing performance?
  • Part IV. Prognosis: 11. The consequences for citizenship, governance, and democratization; 12. Conclusions and implications.