International Perspectives on Contemporary Democracy

Author: Edited by Peter F. Nardulli

An inaugural volume in the series Democracy, Free Enterprise, and the Rule of Law--forecasting the future of democracy

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About the Book

In looking at the remarkable proliferation of democracies since 1974, this volume offers important insight into the challenges and opportunities that democracy faces in the twenty-first century. Distinguished contributors detail the contemporary threats to democracy emanating from internal sources such as tensions arising over technology and its uses; ethnic, religious, and racial distinctions; and disparate access to resources, education, and employment.

Contributors are W. Lance Bennett, Bruce Bimber, Jon Fraenkel, Brian J. Gaines, Bernard Grofman, Wayne V. McIntosh, Peter F. Nardulli, Mark Q. Sawyer, Stephen Simon, Paul M. Sniderman, and Jack Snyder.

About the Author

Peter F. Nardulli is a professor of political science, holds an appointment in the College of Law, and is the founding director of the Cline Center for Democracy at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He is the author or editor of many books, including Popular Efficacy in the Democratic Era: A Reexamination of Electoral Accountability in the United States, 1828-2000.

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Reviews

"The volume offers an interesting debate on future prospects for democracy. . . . Recommended."--Choice

"Highly recommended for history teachers of recent global history, U.S. foreign policy since 1945, and specialists on democracy or political ideology."--Teaching History

Blurbs

"An important reflection on the challenges facing democratic governance. This fascinating book offers an eclectic mix of novel contributions to the study of democracy and is most appropriate for classes in democratization, globalization, and international political economy."--Raymond M. Duch, associate editor of American Journal of Political Science

"An outstanding book on the international dimensions of democracy. It brings together scholars from virtually all sub-disciplines in political science--comparative politics, international relations, political economy, American politics, and political theory--in its systematic treatment of the international factors underlying democratization processes. An ideal tool for courses in any of these fields."--José Antonio Cheibub, author of Presidentialism, Parliamentarism, and Democracy