Democracy and Global Order (From the Modern State to Worldist Governance)

Author: [British] David Held, translated by Hu Wei et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: In this book, author David Held applies democratic theory to an increasingly powerful global relationship, creating an authoritative interpretation of democratic theory. This book is an indispensable read for both scholars and citizens—it offers a comprehensive rethinking and reimagining of the scope of democracy. It is part of the "Fangdong Translation Series" of new releases in 2003.
Traditional democratic theory typically focuses on the democratic order, forms of government, and challenges to democracy within a single country. However, against the backdrop of accelerating globalization, traditional democratic theory is gradually losing its explanatory power. The authors of this book break down the isolation between the study of political theory, international relations, and international law, linking the three currently most popular terms—democracy, globalization, and governance—together. They offer new reflections on the essence, forms, and content of democratic politics.
In the four parts of the book, the author examines the nature and meaning of democracy, the forms, characteristics, and development of the state, and reconstructs core concepts of political theory in the context of globalization. Finally, they propose a model of a "world democratic regime" in the context of globalization. The authors are authoritative figures in democratic theory within the political science field, and their works are recognized for their solid theoretical foundation and rigorous logical arguments.