Democratic governance in Northeast Asia: a human-centered approach to evaluating democracy

Comprising case studies of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, this edited volume explores the key characteristics of democratic governance in Northeast Asia. Each democracy is assessed on the extent to which it enables the flourishing of social capital; prioritizes the interests of all as characterized...

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Weitere beteiligte Personen: Howe, Brendan M. (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Basingstoke, Hampshire Palgrave Macmillan 2015
Ausgabe:First published
Schriftenreihe:Security, development and human rights in East Asia
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Zusammenfassung:Comprising case studies of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, this edited volume explores the key characteristics of democratic governance in Northeast Asia. Each democracy is assessed on the extent to which it enables the flourishing of social capital; prioritizes the interests of all as characterized by freedom from fear and want; and empowers all to participate in the democratic process and governance. With particular focus on the experience of minorities, this volume contends that the acid test of democratic governance is not how well the government represents the interests of the elites, or even the majority, but rather how it cares for the needs of vulnerable groups in society....Page [4] of cover
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Umfang:IX, 156 Seiten Diagramme
ISBN:9781137550446