This book addresses some of the most pressing questions of our time: Is democracy threatened by globalisation? Is there a legitimacy crisis in contemporary democracies? Is the welfare state in i
This book reveals the diverse worlds of history, civic culture and values of South Africa, South Korea, Chile, Poland, Turkey, Germany and Sweden. It explores the similarities and contrasts between th
This collection of eleven essays presents perspectives on the affect of global economic crisis on democratic governance. They examine the impact of the 2008 financial crisis, but also dip into history
