Participation and Democratic Theory

Erscheinungsjahr 1976
ISBN: 978-0-521-29004-3
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 122 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 177 g

Shows that current elitist theories are based on an inadequate understanding of the early writings of democratic theory and that much sociological evidence has been ignored.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pateman, Carole

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Recent theories of democracy and the 'classical myth'; 2. Rousseau, John Stuart Mill and G. D. H. Cole: a participatory theory of democracy; 3. The sence of political efficacy and participation in the workplace; 4. 'Participation' and 'democracy' in industry; 5. Workers' self-management in Yugoslavia; 6. Conclusions; Bibliography; Index.