Theories of Democracy: A Critical Introduction

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Routledge, 2002 - Philosophy - 248 pages
This is the first book to be published in this exciting new series on political philosophy. Cunningham provides a critical and clear introduction to the main contemporary approaches to democracy: participatory democracy, classic and radical pluralism, deliberative democracy, catallaxy, and others. Also discussed are theorists in the background of current democratic thought, such as Tocqueville, Mill, and Rousseau. The book includes applications of democratic theories including an extended discussion of democracy and globalisation.

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About the author (2002)

F. Gary Cunningham, M.D. (Dallas, TX), Professor and Distinguished Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital.

Kenneth J. Levano, M.D. (Dallas, TX), Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital.

Steven L. Bloom, M.D. (Dallas, TX), Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital.

Catherine Spong, MD (Alexandaria, VA) is a practicing neonatologist.

Jodi Dashe (Dallas, TX) is a practicing obstetrician/gynecologst.

Bibliographic information

TitleTheories of Democracy: A Critical Introduction
Routledge contemporary political philosophy
AuthorFrank Cunningham
PublisherRoutledge, 2002
ISBN0203466241, 9780203466247
Length248 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Philosophy / General
Philosophy / Political
Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy
  
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