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Book SynopsisPresents the issues of democratic trends. This title addresses worldwide changes and developments of democratization from historical and contemporary perspectives. It also presents discourses on the diffusion of democracy, paths of democratic transitions, worldwide trends towards democratization, as well as discussion about democracy in retreat.
Table of ContentsList of Contributors. EDITORIAL BOARD. Preface. Chapter 1 World trends and the trajectory of democratization. Chapter 2 Democracy in retreat? Decline in political party membership: the case of The Netherlands. Chapter 3 New citizens, new models of democracy: Theorizing the ‘disconnect’ between citizens and states. Chapter 4 Dual citizenship and the revocation of citizenship. Chapter 5 From clients to participants? Alternative local governments and the limitations of participatory democracy in the neoliberal era, Saquisilí, Ecuador. Chapter 6 Networked democracy: School-based volunteerism and youth civic engagement. Chapter 7 Shifting functional forms in the relationship between economic development and political democracy. Chapter 8 Globalization and democracy: The triumph of liberty over equality. Chapter 9 Reflecting on choice through U.S. presidential elections. About the Authors. Research in Political Sociology. Democratic Paths and Trends. Copyright page.
