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This compelling ebook delves into some of the most critical issues that challenge democratic frameworks today. It poses essential inquiries: Is democracy at risk due to the forces of globalization? Are the welfare states of various nations succumbing to international pressures? Is there a crisis of legitimacy permeating contemporary democracies? How does authoritarianism threaten democratic governance? Furthermore, what implications do high levels of migration and the rise of populism carry for democratic institutions?
Democracy under Threat: A Crisis of Legitimacy (PDF) is anchored in a comprehensive cross-cultural analysis of democracy overseen by the Transformation Research Unit (TRU) at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, spanning nearly two decades. The ebook grants special focus to three nations—Turkey, South Africa, and Poland—each displaying particularly vulnerable democratic structures. Additionally, it contextualizes the democratic landscapes of Germany, Chile, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan within their respective regions to provide a broader understanding of democratic health.
In its quest for deeper insights, this book explores the impact of global screen culture, particularly the influences of the Internet and television, on the democratic process. It also suggests pivotal lessons that democracy could learn from historical and contemporary diplomatic practices to foster resilience in the face of modern challenges.
This ebook is a must-read for students, scholars, and practitioners involved in the study of democracy, as well as for any readers interested in understanding the intricate dynamics at play in this crucial area of public life.
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“Democracy Under Threat: A Crisis of Legitimacy … is a revealing and significant contribution to the current debate on the state of democracy … This volume masterfully blends comparative expertise and survey data, while integrating chapters that examine cross-national patterns alongside valuable case studies that focus on domestic trends.” — Robert Mattes, South African Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 26 (3), July 08, 2019
“‘Is Democracy Dying?’ is arguably the most pressing question facing political scientists today, and Democracy Under Threat adeptly addresses this perplexing issue … Drawing on a wealth of empirical evidence and insights from a skilled team of researchers, the ebook convincingly argues that the narrative of a global democratic recession is overly simplistic.” — Ronald Inglehart, European Political Science, Vol. 18 (1), March 2019
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