Democratic legitimacy : plural values and political power / Frederick M. Barnard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barnard, F. M. (Frederick M.)

Series:

McGill-Queen's studies in the history of ideas ; 34

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy.

Legitimacy of governments.

Responsibility.

Political participation.

Physical Description:

xiv, 256 p.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Montreal ; Ithaca : McGill-Queen's University Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Barnard argues that Western democracy, if it is to continue to exist as a legitimate political system, must maintain the integrity of its application of performative principles. Consequently, if both social and political democracy are legitimate goals, limitations designed to curb excessive political power may also be applicable in containing excessive economic power. Barnard stresses that whatever steps are taken to augment civic reciprocity, the observance and self-imposition of publicly recognized standards is vital. Democratic Legitimacy will appeal to political scientists and philosophers, as well as specialists in democratic theory.

Contents:

Themes and perspectives

Legitimacy and democracy

Democracy and autonomy

Autonomy, civility, and democratic norms

Political principles and plural ends

Market values and democratic validation

Rationality and accountability

Accountability and participation

Critiques and visions

Legitimacy and limits

The overall argument.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-252) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-85949-8

9786612859496

0-7735-6948-0

OCLC:

929121412