Description
The transformation of political systems and States
Book summary
This collective work analyzes the profound transformations experienced by political systems and States in recent decades, driven by the need to "democratize democracy." Through rigorous reflections on political thought, elites, institutions, technocracy, and innovation in public management, the book offers a cohesive vision of the current challenges of democratic governance in the context of globalization. An essential study for understanding the changes and problems of contemporary public policy.
What is it about?
The book addresses how globalization has redefined traditional political structures, generating new dynamics of power and state management. It examines the role of political thought as an engine of change, the influence of elites on decision-making, and the rise of technocracy as a response to administrative complexity. Furthermore, key concepts such as political leadership, innovation in public management, and the adaptation of institutions to a globalized environment are explored. The work is supported by the systematic work of prestigious authors who cohesively discuss the challenges and problems facing current public policies.
Main themes
- Transformation of political systems and the State in the era of globalization.
- Democratization of democracy and new governance models.
- Role of political thought, elites, and technocracy in public management.
- Institutional innovation and political leadership as responses to contemporary challenges.
- Analysis of public policies from a comparative and multidisciplinary perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students, academics, and researchers in political science, public administration, sociology, and international relations. It is also of great interest to public sector professionals, political analysts, and any reader interested in understanding the processes of change and the challenges of democratic governance in a globalized world.
What this book contributes
- An updated and rigorous vision of political and state transformations in the context of globalization.
- Deep reflections on the role of elites, technocracy, and leadership in public management.
- A cohesive analysis of the challenges and problems of contemporary public policy.
- Contributions from prestigious authors that offer a systematic and multidisciplinary discussion.
- Conceptual tools to understand and evaluate processes of democratization and institutional change.
Technical specifications
- Author: CANALES; FONTAINE
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: LITERARY ESSAYS, GLOBALIZATION, COMPARATIVE POLITICS, CONSTITUTION: GOVERNMENT AND STATE, POLITICAL STRUCTURES: DEMOCRACY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
- Collection: GLOBALIZATIONS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2017
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 484 g
Editorial review
This work is distinguished by its systematic and cohesive approach, offering an updated discussion on changes in political systems and States. The participation of multiple prestigious authors guarantees a rich and diverse perspective, ideal for those seeking a rigorous and deep analysis of democratic governance and public policy in the global era. Its content is especially relevant for the academic and professional sphere interested in contemporary political challenges.