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Scholte, Jan Aart (2008) Reconstructing contemporary democracy. Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies, Vol.15 (No.1). pp. 305-350. doi:10.2979/GLS.2008.15.1.305

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Abstract

Democratic practice varies historically, and transformations of the societal context require accompanying reconstructions of democracy if “rule by the people” is to remain meaningful. Contemporary society is witnessing particularly profound changes in underlying structures of space, governance, and identity. Fundamental reconsideration of democracy is therefore also needed. This article first develops a generic understanding of democracy; next elaborates on currently unfolding transformations of geography, regime, and community; and then develops a five-faceted reconstruction of democracy to meet these changed circumstances. This prescription entails: (1) reconceptualizing democracy, shifting away from obsolete assumptions of territorialist space, statist regulation, and nationalist identity; (2) refashioning civic education to empower all citizens to act in this new situation; (3) building effective institutional mechanisms of public accountability in respect of an emergent polycentric mode of governance; (4) effecting progressive structural redistributions of resources and power in order that all stakeholders in contemporary public policy issues have more equal opportunities of political participation; and (5) nurturing positive practices of intercultural recognition, communication, and negotiation.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: J Political Science > JC Political theory
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Journal or Publication Title: Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISSN: 1080-0727
Official Date: 2008
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2008Published
Volume: Vol.15
Number: No.1
Number of Pages: 46
Page Range: pp. 305-350
DOI: 10.2979/GLS.2008.15.1.305
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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