About the book
Democracy is an issue of major importance in theory and practice in politics throughout the world. However, democracy’s study and advancement has been significantly compromised by a dichotomy between theorising about democracy, and empirical studies of democracy in practice. In addition to highlighting the need for this gap to be overcome, this book contributes to overcoming this divide, by demonstrating a number of ways that democracy in theory and practice can be synthesised; deepening our understanding of the relationship between democracy in theory and practice in the process. Different, but related, democratic principles and concepts are considered such as legitimacy, political equality, deliberation, and participation. A range of practical contexts are also investigated including multi-level polities, deeply divided societies, whole polities, local rural and urban areas, and a range of democratic processes, innovations and spectacular events. Moreover, the book sets the agenda for future work to combine democracy in theory and practice.
This book was originally published as a special issue of Representation.
Editions of Democracy in Theory and Practice
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781138216327
- EBook
- ISBN 9781135703554
- PDF
- ISBN 9781135703486
Read an Excerpt
Democracy is an issue of major importance in theory and practice in politics throughout the world. However, democracy’s study and advancement has been significantly compromised by a dichotomy between theorising about democracy, and empirical studies of democracy in practice. In addition to highlighting the need for this gap to be overcome, this book contributes to overcoming this divide, by demonstrating a number of ways that democracy in theory and practice can be synthesised; deepening our understanding of the relationship between democracy in theory and practice in the process. Different, but related, democratic principles and concepts are considered such as legitimacy, political equality, deliberation, and participation. A range of practical contexts are also investigated including multi-level polities, deeply divided societies, whole polities, local rural and urban areas, and a range of democratic processes, innovations and spectacular events. Moreover, the book sets the agenda for future work to combine democracy in theory and practice.
This book was originally published as a special issue of Representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy in Theory and Practice about?
Democracy is an issue of major importance in theory and practice in politics throughout the world. However, democracy’s study and advancement has been significantly compromised by a dichotomy between theorising about democracy, and empirical studies of democracy in practice. In addition to highlighting the need for this gap to be overcome, this book contributes to overcoming this divide, by demonstrating a number of ways that democracy in theory and practice can be synthesised; deepening our understanding of the relationship between democracy in theory and practice in the process. Different, but related, democratic principles and concepts are considered such as legitimacy, political equality, deliberation, and participation. A range of practical contexts are also investigated including multi-level polities, deeply divided societies, whole polities, local rural and urban areas, and a range of democratic processes, innovations and spectacular events. Moreover, the book sets the agenda for future work to combine democracy in theory and practice.
This book was originally published as a special issue of Representation.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Democracy in Theory and Practice?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political structure and processes > Political structures / systems: democracy
Where can I read a sample of Democracy in Theory and Practice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781138216327
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Democracy in Theory and Practice?
Stephen Elstub
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Democracy in Theory and Practice is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781138216327) and ebook(ISBN 9781135703554) and pdf(ISBN 9781135703486)