Anti-politics, Depoliticization, and Governance
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Author Description
There Is A Mounting Body Of Evidence Pointing Towards Rising Levels Of Public Dissatisfaction With The Formal Political Process. Depoliticization Refers To A More Discrete Range Of Contemporary Strategies That Add To This Growing Trend Towards Anti-politics By Either Removing Or Displacing The Potential For Choice, Collective Agency, And Deliberation. This Book Examines The Relationship Between These Two Trends As Understood Within The Broader Shift Towards Governance. It Brings Together A Number Of Contributions From Scholars Who Have A Varied Range Of Concerns But Who Nevertheless Share A Common Interest In Developing The Concept Of Depoliticization Through Their Engagement With A Set Of Theoretical, Conceptual, Methodological, And Empirical Questions. This Volume Explores These Questions From A Variety Of Different Perspectives And Uses A Number Of Different Empirical Examples And Case Studies From Both Within The Nation State As Well As From Other Regional, Global, And Multi-level Arenas. In This Context, This Volume Examines The Potential And Limits Of Depoliticization As A Concept And Its Position And Contribution In The Nexus Between The Larger And More Established Literatures On Governance And Anti-politics.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the relationship between rising public dissatisfaction with formal political processes and the contemporary strategies of depoliticization within the context of governance. The authors, a team of established political scientists, utilize a multi-disciplinary framework to analyze how the displacement of choice and deliberation contributes to anti-politics. By synthesizing theoretical, conceptual, and empirical research, the volume provides a structured analysis of how governance shifts influence democratic participation and institutional legitimacy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical frameworks defining depoliticization and anti-politics
- Comparative analysis of governance structures across nation-states and global arenas
- Empirical case studies illustrating the practical application of depoliticization strategies
- Methodological approaches to measuring public dissatisfaction
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive history of political theory
- Does not offer prescriptive policy solutions for reversing anti-politics
- Focuses primarily on Western-centric governance models
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of political science frequently cite this volume as a foundational text for understanding the mechanics of modern governance and institutional alienation. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for an audience familiar with political theory and policy analysis.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191065803
ISBN-13:
9780191065804
Political Theory
Sociology
Governance
Public Policy