Cultural Capital and Prospects for Democracy in Botswana and Ethiopia

This book explores the impact of cultural capital, political economy, social movements, and political consciousness on the potential development of substantive democracy in Botswana and Ethiopia. It defines democracy as a contested, open, and expanding concept through a comparative and historical examination, employing interdisciplinary, multidimensional, comparative methods, and critical approaches. It examines critical social history and the particular world system approach to understand societal issues from the bottom up.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into and analyzes the profound influence of cultural capital, political economy, social movements, and political consciousness on the potential development of substantive democracy in Botswana and Ethiopia. While providing an in-depth exploration of the challenges, obstacles, and opportunities inherent in the democratic process, Cultural Capital and Prospects for Democracy in Botswana and Ethiopia engages in the definition of democracy as a contested, open, and expanding concept through a comparative and historical examination. The book's analysis employs interdisciplinary, multidimensional, comparative methods and critical approaches to examine the intricate interplay among social structures, human agencies, cultural factors, and social movements. This comparative and historical study necessitates a critical examination of social history, focusing on societal issues from the bottom up. Specifically, it explores critical discourse and the particular world system approach, which address long-term and large-scale social changes.

Cultural Capital and Prospects for Democracy in Botswana and Ethiopia will appeal to scholars and students of African politics, political theory, and democratization. By examining the complex dynamics between cultural capital, political economy, social movements, and political consciousness, this book offers valuable insights into the complex processes shaping democratic development in these countries. It sheds light on the factors that contribute to democratic resilience and the challenges that hinder progress, providing a rich foundation for further research and policy discussions.

In conclusion, Cultural Capital and Prospects for Democracy in Botswana and Ethiopia is a groundbreaking work that contributes significantly to our understanding of democratic development in Africa. Through its interdisciplinary approach and critical analysis, the book provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between cultural, social, and political factors and their impact on the potential development of substantive democracy. It is a must-read for scholars, students, and policymakers interested in African politics and democratization.

Weight: 399g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367786373