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Book Synopsis: Is the world facing a serious threat to the protection of constitutional democracy? There is a genuine debate about the meaning of the various political events that have, for many scholars and observers, generated a feeling of deep foreboding about our collective futures all over the world. Do these events represent simply the normal ebb and flow of political possibilities, or do they instead portend a more permanent move away from constitutional democracy that had been thought triumphant after the demise of the Soviet Union in 1989? Constitutional Democracy in Crisis? addresses these questions head-on: Are the forces weakening constitutional democracy around the world general or nation-specific? Why have some major democracies seemingly not experienced these problems? How can we as scholars and citizens think clearly about the ideas of "constitutional crisis" or "constitutional degeneration"? What are the impacts of forces such as globalization, immigration, income inequality, populism, nationalism, religious sectarianism?
Bringing together leading scholars to engage critically with the crises facing constitutional democracies in the 21st century, these essays diagnose the causes of the present afflictions in regimes, regions, and across the globe, believing at this stage that diagnosis is of central importance - as Abraham Lincoln said in his "House Divided" speech, "If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it."
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Is the world facing a crisis in protecting constitutional democracy? Constitutional Democracy in Crisis? explores this pressing question, providing insightful analysis and thought-provoking arguments. This book delves into the various political events that have generated a sense of foreboding about our collective future, sparking a genuine debate among scholars and observers worldwide.
What sets this book apart is its direct confrontation of the issues at hand. Are the forces undermining constitutional democracy specific to certain nations or a global phenomenon? Why have some major democracies seemed immune to these problems? By engaging with these questions, Constitutional Democracy in Crisis? guides us in thinking clearly about concepts like "constitutional crisis" or "constitutional degeneration."
The impact of globalization, immigration, income inequality, populism, nationalism, and religious sectarianism on constitutional democracy is examined by leading scholars in this field. Their insights shed light on the causes of the present afflictions we face in democratic regimes, regions, and across the world. As Abraham Lincoln once said, "If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it." This sentiment encapsulates the significance of this book's diagnosis of global challenges.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the threats facing constitutional democracy in the 21st century. Read Constitutional Democracy in Crisis? and equip yourself with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about the future of democracy!
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