The Transformation of Democracy?

Globalization and Territorial Democracy

McGrew, Anthony (Editor)

1. Edition May 1997
279 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-7456-1817-3

John Wiley & Sons

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The Transformation of Democracy? examines whether
globalization is transforming the conditions under which liberal
democratic politics operate and, given this, what the prospects are
for a more democratic world order.

The book is divided into two parts: Part I: 'Global
Transformations', asks whether globalization is transforming the
conditions of liberal democratic governance.

Part II: 'Democratizing World Order', critically evaluates the
prospects for democratizing global forces through an examination of
the reform of global governance: the democratic potential of the
EU; international initiatives to develop greater democratic
accountability of multinational corporate capital; and universal
human rights.

The final chapter reflects upon the meaning of democracy in the
context of contemporary patterns of globalization and
regionalization.

The contributors to the volume include Robert Cox, Donna
Dickenson, Tony Evans, Mark Imber, David Goldblatt, Anthony McGrew,
James Goodman, Grahame Thompson, and Martin Shaw.

Preface.

Introduction.

1. Globalization and Territorial Democracy: an introduction: Anthony McGrew.

Part I: Global Transformations:.

2. Globalization and Post-Military Democracy: Martin Shaw.

3. Economic Globalization and the Limits to Liberal Democracy: Robert Cox.

4. Liberal Democracy and the Globalization of Environmental Risks.

5. Counting Women In: globalization, democratization and the women's movement: Donna Dickenson.

Part II: Democratizing World Order:.

Introduction.

6. Democratization and Human Rights: Tony Evans.

7. Multinational Corporations and Democratic Governance: Grahame Thompson.

8. The European Union: Reconstituting Democracy Beyond the Nation-State: James Goodman.

9. Geo-Governance Without Democracy? Reforming the UN System: Mark Imber.

Part III: Conclusion:.

10. Democracy Beyond Borders? Globalization and the Reconstruction of Democratic Theory and Practice: Anthony McGrew.

Acknowledgements.

Index.

"Many volumes have tacked the question of globalisation, but few approach the topic explicitly in relation to the present and future shape of democracy, particularly in a manner which is accessible to undergraduate students. The Transformation of Democracy? does just that, presenting with clarity the incisive arguments and complex paradoxes associated with this most pertinent of issues in international relations." Times Higher Education Supplement

Anthony McGrew is Professor of International Relations at Southampton University.

A. McGrew, University of Southampton