Philosophical Perspectives on Democracy in the 21st Century

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Cudd, Ann E. (Editor), Scholz, Sally J. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: AMINTAPHIL: The Philosophical Foundations of Law and Justice, 5
• Subjects: Philosophy.; Political science.; Political philosophy.; Law > Philosophy.; Law.; Social policy.; Communication.; Political Philosophy.; Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History.; Political Science.; Social Policy.; Philosophy of Law.; Communication Studies.

This work offers a timely philosophical analysis of fundamental principles of democracy and the meaning of democracy today.  It explores the influence of big money and capitalism on democracy, the role of information and the media in democratic elections, and constitutional issues that challenge dem...