Theory of Social Democracy

T.Meyer, Professor of Political Science, University of DortmundL.P.Hinchman

"As Meyer lays out his case, it becomes clear that this book is the product of a skilful mind."Democratiya "The theory of social democracy developed by Professor Thomas Meyer marks an impressive, thought-provoking advance in the broader theory of democracy."Jürgen Habermas"This is an excellent book to give to students to make them think about the differences between various types of social democracy, also about the difference between liberal and social democracy. It is likely to prove highly influential and to be a benchmark for future debates."Andrew Gamble, University of Cambridge

• Introduction 1Democratic theory as a framework 1Social democracy and the social welfare state 4Part I Political Theory 71 Social Rights, Risks, and Obligations 91.1 Contradictions in political liberalism 91.2 Social citizenship 171.3 Universal fundamental rights 201.4 Social risks and fundamental rights 261.5 Self-reliance and civic duties 381.6 Social democracy and sustainability 421.7 Justice and political integration 532 Regulation, Participation, and Actors 642.1 Political duties 642.2 Actors, systems, and strategies 682.3 Political actors in social democracy 702.4 Political steering and social democracy 802.5 Democratizing society 892.6 Civil society and liberal democracy 92Part II Political Economy 973 The Social Market Economy 993.1 Fundamental rights and political economy 993.2 Public goods and civil rights 1023.3 The market–state complex 1073.4 Imbedding the economy 1113.5 Varieties of Capitalism 1133.6 Types of capitalism compared 1213.7 The social market economy 1253.8 The social market economy and globalization 1274 A Rights-Based Welfare State 1364.1 Social security regimes 1364.2 Welfare state and welfare society 1474.3 Labor and human dignity 1484.4 Education as a crucial resource 1524.5 Perspectives on sustainability 156Part III The Politics of Globalization 1615 Progressive Globalization 1635.1 Social democracy and globalization 1635.2 Global citizenship 1675.3 Global governance 1705.4 The global imbedding of markets 1755.5 Globalization and political contingency 1805.6 Shaping and coping 183Part IV Cultural Foundations 1896 The Universalism of Social Democracy 1917 Cultural Divergence and Social Citizenship 1967.1 Multiculturalism and political rights 1967.2 Cultural difference and social citizenship 202Part V Theory and Practice 2078 Libertarian and Social Democracies Compared 209Appendix 2149 Defective and Consolidated Democracy 221Conclusion 228Notes 231References and Bibliography 247Index 269