The Limits of Democracy and Self-Governance
The Limits of Democracy and Self-Governance
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Democracy is one of the oldest political systems in history. Among the myriad of political systems, democracy is also the most valued option in the world. People are familiar with democracy as a system. But what exactly is the nature of democracy, and what are its limitations? Few people, I believe, can articulate the underlying reasons.
The author of this book is a political science authority who has taught at universities for many years and has profoundly studied the topic of democracy. The author has extensively explored the true meaning of democracy from both positive and negative perspectives, with a particular focus on its limitations. The author holds a positive attitude towards democracy, aiming to explain in the book that when discussing and reflecting on democracy, we should think diversely, avoid fixed stances or self-imposed limitations, and especially consider other relevant factors when analyzing democracy.
About the Author
Adam Przeworski, a world-renowned political scientist, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the leading figures of the Analytical Marxist school, and a heavyweight scholar in the field of comparative politics. He was previously the Martin A. Ryerson Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago and is currently the Carroll and Milton Professor of Politics and Economics at New York University.
He has achieved remarkable success in the fields of comparative politics, democratic transitions and economic development, and representative theory, and was awarded the 2010 Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science, which is known as the "Nobel Prize in Political Science." Adam Przeworski has authored over a dozen monographs and dozens of academic papers, and several of his works have been translated into multiple languages.About the Translators
Guo Fen, graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English from Beijing International Relations College, and received her Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the School of Government at Sun Yat-sen University, specializing in public administration and also having studied related political science disciplines.
Tian Feilong, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Beihang University, and Doctor of Law.