Beyond Gated Politics Reflections for the Possibility of Democracy 1st Edition by Romand Coles ISBN 0816646899 9780816646890

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ISBN 10: 0816646899 
ISBN 13: 9780816646890
Author: Romand Coles

In the early years of the new millennium, the practice of democracy in America and around the world faces tremendous dangers: the proliferation of transnational corporations, the spread of oppressive fundamentalism, and environmental collapse. Within the United States, opposition to increasingly antidemocratic political and economic policies has been either nonexistent or unsuccessful. This trend includes, but far exceeds, the Bush administration’s policies from the Patriot Act and the war on Iraq to the “Clear Channelization” of the media and the private development of public lands. 

In Beyond Gated Politics, political theorist and grassroots activist Romand Coles argues that the survival of democracy depends on recognizing the failings of disengaged liberal democracy—the exclusions and subjugations that accompany every democratic “we,” for example—and experimenting with more radical modes of democratic theory and action. Among those brought into the conversation are John Howard Yoder, John Rawls, Alisdair MacIntyre, Jacques Derrida, Jean-Luc Nancy, Gloria Anzaldúa, and Audre Lorde. 

Coles, whose work is deeply informed by his own experiences as an activist, pays close attention to the actual practice of democracy with particular interest in emerging social movements. In doing so, he not only moves beyond the paradigms of political liberalism, deliberative democracy, and communitarian republicanism, but also cultivates multidimensional modes of public discourse that reflect and sustain the creative tension at the heart of democratic life and responsibility. 

Romand Coles is professor of political theory at Duke University. His previous books include Rethinking Generosity: Critical Theory and the Politics of Caritas and Self/Power/Other: Political Theory and Dialogical Ethics.

Beyond Gated Politics Reflections for the Possibility of Democracy 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Gated Nature of Contemporary Politics

1. Political Exclusion and the Creation of “In” and “Out” Groups
2. The Role of Ideology and Identity in Gating Political Spaces
3. How Power Structures Maintain Political Barriers

Chapter 2: Historical Context of Gated Politics

1. The Evolution of Political Exclusivity
2. Colonial Legacies and Political Apartheid
3. The Rise of Populism and Its Impact on Political Divisions

Chapter 3: Democracy in Crisis

1. The Erosion of Democratic Norms
2. The Rise of Authoritarianism
3. How Economic Inequality Undermines Democratic Participation

Chapter 4: Theories of Democracy and the Limits of Representation

1. Classical Theories of Democracy
2. Direct vs. Representative Democracy
3. The Crisis of Political Representation in Modern Society

Chapter 5: Breaking Down the Walls: Reimagining Political Inclusion

1. The Need for Political Reconciliation and Integration
2. Overcoming Social, Racial, and Economic Divisions in Politics
3. The Role of Education and Public Discourse in Creating Inclusive Democracies

Chapter 6: The Role of Technology in Shaping Political Futures

1. Social Media and Political Polarization
2. The Promise and Perils of Digital Democracies
3. How Technology Can Build Bridges in Political Dialogue

Chapter 7: Building the Possibility of a New Democracy

1. Rethinking Governance: From Representation to Participation
2. Democratic Innovation: New Models of Political Engagement
3. Global and Local Perspectives on Reforming Political Systems

Chapter 8: The Role of Civil Society in Sustaining Democracy

1. The Importance of Civic Engagement and Political Activism
2. Strengthening Accountability in Democratic Systems
3. Case Studies: Successful Movements for Political Change

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