The Future of Liberal Democracy - Thomas Jefferson and the Contemporary World (Hardcover, 2004 Ed.)

Top scholars and practitioners from a variety of ideological perspectives consider liberal democracy and the Jeffersonian legacy, both in relation to key issues in the practice and theory of rights (human rights, individual rights) and in relation to key themes in political thought such as citizenship and participation that remain at the forefront of our debates about public life today. perspectives on Jefferson's ideals and thought. The second section explores the key themes of sovereignty, citizenship, participation, and accountability. A concluding section analyzes the relevance and place of Jefferson's legacy and the fate of liberal democracy in today's world. Contributors offer varying perspectives on questions such as: Is what is good for America good for the rest of the world? What are the constraints that exist on the global spread of democracy, liberal or otherwise?

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2004
First published:	November 2004
Editors:	R K Ramazani • Robert Fatton Jr.
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	368
Edition:	2004 Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4039-6564-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Humanities > History > American history > 1800 to 1900 Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Civil rights & citizenship Books > History > American history > 1800 to 1900 Promotions
LSN:	1-4039-6564-1
Barcode:	9781403965646

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