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Work of Politics: Making a Democratic Welfare State
Work of Politics: Making a Democratic Welfare State
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The Work of Politics offers a novel theory that depicts welfare institutions as "worldly mediators" that foster political empowerment and participation within the context of capitalist economic forces. It challenges us to rethink the distribution of power in society and the fundamental concerns of democratic theory, and provides a vital contribution to contemporary thinking about the future of the welfare state.
Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The Work of Politics presents a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate interplay between democratic social movements and welfare institutions in the pursuit of challenging dominant structures. Building upon the innovative framework developed by Klein, welfare institutions are portrayed as "worldly mediators," acting as catalysts for democratic world-making, fostering political empowerment and active participation within the framework of capitalist economic dynamics. This thought-provoking book draws upon the profound insights of Weber, Arendt, and Habermas, as well as a diverse range of historical episodes, spanning from the workers' movement in Bismarck's Germany to post-war Swedish feminism. By delving into these historical and theoretical contexts, The Work of Politics prompts us to reevaluate the distribution of power in society and to reexamine the core principles of democratic theory. Spanning across political theory and intellectual history, this seminal work makes a significant contribution to contemporary discussions about the future of the welfare state.
The Work of Politics delves into a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between democratic social movements and welfare institutions, as they strive to challenge dominant structures.
Klein's novel theory posits that welfare institutions can be viewed as "worldly mediators," acting as catalysts for democratic world-making, fostering political empowerment and active participation within the context of capitalist economic forces.
Drawing upon the rich insights of Weber, Arendt, and Habermas, as well as a diverse range of historical episodes, the book challenges us to reevaluate the distribution of power in society and to reexamine the core principles of democratic theory.
Spanning across political theory and intellectual history, The Work of Politics makes a significant contribution to contemporary discussions about the future of the welfare state.
Weight: 482g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108478625
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