Radical Democracy Identity, Citizenship and the State [Paperback]

Radical Democracyaddresses the loss of faith in conventional party politics and argues for new ways of thinking about diversity, liberty and civic responsibility. The cultural and social theorists in Radical Democracybroaden the discussion beyond the conventional and conservative rhetoric by investigating the applicability of radical democracy in the United States. Issues debated include whether democracy is primarily a form of decision making or an instrument of popular empowerment; and whether democracy constitutes an abstract ideal or an achievable goal.David Trendis Director of the Center for Social Research and Education. He is the Executive Director for SocialistReview, published by CSRE.