An Introduction to Democracy

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Butler, Eamonn
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Institute of Economic Affairs in association with London Publishing Partnership, 2021.
Temas:
Democracy.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • About the author
  • 1 Understanding democracy
  • What this book is about
  • The problem of 'democracy'
  • Limiting democracy
  • The attraction of democracy
  • More problems of understanding
  • The need for clarity
  • 2 The history of democracy
  • Greek democracy
  • The Roman Republic
  • The medieval period
  • The early modern period
  • Constitutional republicanism
  • Liberal democracy
  • The expansion of democracy ...
  • ... beyond its limits?
  • The death of democracy?
  • 3 Democratic institutions
  • The purpose and power of government
  • The key role of democracy
  • Direct democracy
  • Representative democracy
  • Liberal democracy
  • 4 The principles of democracy
  • The essentials of liberal democracy
  • Desirable elements of liberal representation
  • The operation of liberal democracy
  • 5 Representative democracies today
  • Parliamentary government
  • Presidential systems
  • Constitutional monarchies
  • The role of the public
  • Safeguarding the process
  • Electoral systems
  • Accountability to the public
  • The tension between democracy and rights
  • 6 The benefits of democracy
  • Preventing the accumulation of power
  • Absorbing change
  • Speaking to our values
  • Promoting honest policy
  • Criticism and progress
  • Protecting individual rights
  • Peace and prosperity
  • Conclusion
  • 7 Criticisms of democracy
  • Electors are not up to the job
  • It makes inefficient decisions ...
  • ... and bad ones
  • It has a short-term focus
  • It rests on state power
  • It promotes over-large government
  • It has unseen costs
  • 8 Over-selling democracy?
  • Democracy is the best system
  • It's rule by the people
  • It's government by consent
  • Everyone has a say
  • Democracy promotes equality
  • Democracy provides a sense of community
  • Democracy protects us from bad rulers
  • 9 How democratic decisions are made
  • Elections
  • Electors
  • Candidates
  • Legislators
  • Officials
  • Political dependents
  • Conclusion
  • 10 Democracy under pressure
  • Rejection of establishment politics
  • Changing world circumstances
  • Changes in the political system
  • Changes in the electorate
  • Conclusion
  • 11 The future of participation
  • Forms of participation
  • Arguments for participation
  • Practical arguments against participation
  • Against participation in principle
  • Do we really want 'more democracy'?
  • The idea of limited democracy
  • 12 Democracy and borders
  • The West's mistakes
  • Problems of emergent democracies
  • Failed attempts to impose democratic values
  • International institutions
  • World democracy?
  • A system for small groups?
  • 13 The lessons of experience
  • Do we really want democracy?
  • What justifies democracy?
  • What would a sustainable democracy look like?
  • Alternative democratic systems
  • Democracy isn't everything
  • 14 Quotations about democracy
  • The tyranny of the majority
  • Power corrupts
  • The culture of democracy
  • Further reading

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