Description: This collection of original essays by prominent authors contributes to current debates about democracy in powerful and provocative ways. The occasion for bringing together this notable collection of essays is the opportunity to examine the crisis in democracy and the promise o...
Brief description: BHIKHU PAREKH is Professor in the Centre for the Study of Democracy at the University of Westminster, UK.
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"The strength of Strong Democracy in Crisis is its breadth--as Norris says, 'reading this book is akin to taking a course in the pluralistic analysis and critique of emerging democratic potentials' (p. 3). As such, anyone interested in democratic theory will find this volume valuable. Additionally, I find that two of the volume's most intellectually interesting essays--the chapters by Gilligan and McClintock-- raise challenging questions for philosophers of education. Gilligan asks her readers to consider what a democracy premised on patriarchy teaches its citizens about their voice, while McClintock reminds us that understanding the work of educators is a vital component of education in and for strong democracy." --Philosophical Inquiry in Education
"Strong Democracy in Crisis is not only a paean to the brilliant work of Dr. Benjamin Barber, but also a tour de force engagement with democratic theory from many perspectives. What is most valuable about this book, however, is its relevance to the ways in which citizens and communities around the world are trying to re-imagine democratic engagement and participatory practices to address so many of the issues that confront them. Any serious rethinking of how to design or reform the ways that citizens can best engage and be involved in shaping their communities and the world should start with this book." --Sheila Foster, Fordham University