Democratizing Global Justice: Deliberating Global Goals

The tensions between democracy and justice have long preoccupied political theorists, but Democratizing Global Justice shows that democracy and justice can be mutually reinforcing in global governance. Inclusive deliberative processes can empower agents to determine what justice should mean and how it should be implemented, including citizens, the global poor, international organizations, and advocacy groups.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Political theorists have long been intrigued by the tensions between democracy and justice. Procedurally democratic institutions may not always make substantively just decisions. Democratizing Global Justice demonstrates that democracy and justice can reinforce each other in global governance, a realm where both are notably lacking. In fact, global justice necessitates global democratization. This novel reimagining of the complex relationship between global democracy and global justice highlights the importance of inclusive deliberative processes. These processes empower the agents responsible for determining what justice should entail and how it should be implemented in specific contexts. Key agents include citizens, particularly the global poor, as well as international organizations and advocacy groups actively engaged in global governance. The argument is informed by and applied to the decision-making process leading to the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals and climate governance, particularly in addressing issues of climate justice.

Democratizing Global Justice offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between global democracy and global justice, emphasizing the importance of inclusive deliberative processes. These processes empower agents such as citizens, particularly the global poor, international organizations, and advocacy groups to shape the definition and implementation of justice in various contexts. By recognizing the mutually reinforcing nature of democracy and justice, the book provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate on global governance and the pursuit of sustainable development.

Weight: 384g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108949347