Democratic Governance in Northeast Asia: A Human-Centered Approach to Evaluating Democracy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

Del i serien Security, Development and Human Rights in East Asia

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Beskrivning

Comprising case studies of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, this edited volume explores the key characteristics of democratic governance in Northeast Asia. Each democracy is assessed on the extent to which it enables the flourishing of social capital; prioritizes the interests of all as characterized by freedom from fear and want; and empowers all to participate in the democratic process and governance. With particular focus on the experience of minorities, this volume contends that the acid test of democratic governance is not how well the government represents the interests of the elites, or even the majority, but rather how it cares for the needs of vulnerable groups in society.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2015-09-17
Mått:140 x 216 x 15 mm
Vikt:348 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Security, Development and Human Rights in East Asia
Antal sidor:156
Förlag:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9781137550446

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Hannes B. Mosler, Freie Universität Berlin, GermanyHakjae Kim, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Jennifer S. Oh, Ewha Womans University, South KoreaChristian Schafferer, Overseas Chinese University, Taiwan

Innehållsförteckning

1. Measuring the Quality of Democratic Governance; Brendan Howe2. The Deterioration of South Korean Democracy; Hannes Mosler3. Migrant Workers in South Korean Society; Hakjae Kim4. Japan: A Superficially Democratic State?; Brendan Howe and Jennifer Oh 5. Non-Regular Workers in Japan; Jennifer Oh6. Taiwanese Democracy; Christian Schafferer7. Debating ' 'Unpopular ' ' Issues in Taiwan; Christian SchaffererConclusion: Old Flaws and New Challenges; Brendan Howe