Description
Post-Liberal Democracy
Book Summary
In Post-Liberal Democracy, Benjamin Arditi proposes a profound reflection on the evolution of contemporary politics, arguing that democracy transcends the mere act of voting. The book invites the reader to explore how civil society and associational life emerge as new political stages and actors, redefining the public space beyond traditional parties. An essential work for understanding the transformations of citizen participation in the 21st century.
What is it about?
The work starts from the premise that politics and the democratic process have expanded beyond citizenship understood exclusively as electoral participation. Arditi analyzes how civil society becomes an alternative political stage, where associations and social movements create dynamics of participation and representation distinct from those of conventional parties and elections. The book explores these new ways of doing politics, offering keys to understanding current democracy and its challenges.
Main themes
- Reconfiguration of democracy beyond electoral processes.
- The role of associations and civil society as new political actors.
- Critique of the classical liberal conception of citizenship and representation.
- Analysis of new spaces for non-institutional political participation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in political science, sociology, and philosophy, as well as activists, members of social organizations, and any reader interested in understanding the transformations of contemporary democracy and the emergence of new forms of citizen participation.
What this book contributes
- An updated and critical perspective on the state of liberal democracy.
- Keys to understanding the rise of social movements and political association.
- A theoretical framework for analyzing political participation beyond the ballot box.
- Conceptual tools for debating the future of political representation.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Benjamin Arditi
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Prose: non-fiction, political structures and processes
- Collection: No collection
- Weight: 313 g
Editorial Review
Post-Liberal Democracy presents itself as an essential read for those seeking to go beyond conventional analyses of politics. Benjamin Arditi offers a rigorous and suggestive approach that invites us to rethink the role of citizenship and institutions in a context of political alienation. His ability to connect theory and practice makes it a valuable resource for both the academic sphere and social activism.