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Retrieving Democracy: In Search of Civic Equality

Retrieving Democracy: In Search of Civic Equality

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Retrieving Democracy is a book that proposes a non-racist, non-sexist, and classless society to support true civic equality. It outlines the social control of corporations, a democratic division of labor, the democratization of trade unions, the equalization of wages and job opportunities, and the insulation of electoral politics from the power of money.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Originally published in 1985, Retrieving Democracy offers a comprehensive and systematic response to the oft-repeated objection that genuine democracy is utopian. The book presents an imaginative, yet plausible, society that would be free from racism, sexism, and class hierarchy, thereby fostering true civic equality. Departing from previous discussions of re-industrialization and economic democracy, the book proposes the social regulation of corporations, a democratic division of labor aimed at maximizing equality of citizenship rather than merely the production of goods, the democratization of trade unions, the equalization of wages and job opportunities, and the insulation of electoral politics from the influence of money.

In addition to these structural reforms, Retrieving Democracy emphasizes the importance of cultivating a democratic culture and promoting active citizen participation. The book argues that genuine democracy cannot be achieved solely through political institutions or economic policies, but requires a deep commitment to democratic values and a willingness of individuals to engage in democratic processes. It calls for the creation of a more inclusive and equitable society that values diversity, promotes social justice, and ensures the well-being and dignity of all its members.

Overall, Retrieving Democracy is a seminal work in democratic theory that offers a visionary and practical approach to achieving genuine democracy. Its insights and proposals continue to inspire and shape discussions about democracy and social change around the world.


Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032433318

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