
Democratic Governance in Northeast Asia: A Human-Centered Approach to Evaluating Democracy
Brendan HOWE(Editor)
Palgrave Pivot (Publisher)
Published on 18. September 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 156 pages
978-1-349-55816-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Palgrave Macmillan
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
7
7 s/w Abbildungen
7 Illustrations, black and white; X, 156 p. 7 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 21.6 cm
Width: 14 cm
Weight
2194 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-55816-2 (9781349558162)
DOI
10.1057/9781137550453
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Brendan HOWE
Democratic Governance in Northeast Asia: A Human-Centered Approach to Evaluating Democracy
A Human-Centred Approach to Evaluating Democracy
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09/2015
Palgrave Pivot
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Person
Hannes B. Mosler, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
Hakjae Kim, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
Jennifer S. Oh, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Christian Schafferer, Overseas Chinese University, Taiwan
Hakjae Kim, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
Jennifer S. Oh, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Christian Schafferer, Overseas Chinese University, Taiwan
Content
1. Measuring the Quality of Democratic Governance; Brendan Howe
2. The Deterioration of South Korean Democracy; Hannes Mosler
3. Migrant Workers in South Korean Society; Hakjae Kim
4. Japan: A Superficially Democratic State?; Brendan Howe and Jennifer Oh
5. Non-Regular Workers in Japan; Jennifer Oh
6. Taiwanese Democracy; Christian Schafferer
7. Debating ' 'Unpopular ' ' Issues in Taiwan; Christian Schafferer
Conclusion: Old Flaws and New Challenges; Brendan Howe