Degenerations of democracy /

Degenerations of democracy /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Calhoun, Craig J., 1952- author.
Imprint:	Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2022.
Description:	353 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Democracy. Equality. Political participation. Common good. Solidarity. Common good. Democracy. Equality. Political participation. Solidarity.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12729144

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Other authors / contributors:	Gaonkar, Dilip Parameshwar, 1945- author. Taylor, Charles, 1931- author.
ISBN:	9780674237582 0674237587
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"Three leading thinkers analyze the erosion of democracy's social foundations and call for a movement to reduce inequality, strengthen inclusive solidarity, empower citizens, and reclaim pursuit of the public good"--

Table of Contents:

Introduction
1. Degenerations of Democracy
2. Contradictions and Double Movements
3. Compromises with Capitalism
4. Authenticity and Meritocracy
5. Making the Demos Safe for Democracy?
6. The Structure of Democratic Degenerations and the Imperative of Direct Action
7. What Is to Be Done?
Conclusion
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index