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The Future of Liberal Democracy

Thomas Jefferson and the Contemporary World

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  • © 2004

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Editors:
  1. Robert Fatton

    1. Department of Politics, University of Virginia, USA

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  2. R. K. Ramazani

    1. University of Virginia, USA

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Robert Fatton Jr., R. K. Ramazani
      Pages 1-10

  5. Case Studies and the Implementation of Rights and Democracy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 151-151
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    2. Thomas Jefferson, Rights, and the Contemporary World

      • Yasushi Akashi
      Pages 153-156

    3. Citizenship and the Struggle for Rights in Fledgling Democracies

      • Mark Tamthai
      Pages 157-168

    4. Human Rights of Women in Iran

      • Nesta Ramazani
      Pages 169-183

    5. Iran, Democracy, and the United States

      • R. K. Ramazani
      Pages 185-201

    6. Citizenship and Democratization in Haiti

      • Robert Fatton Jr.
      Pages 203-224

    7. Participation, Democracy, and Human Rights: An Approach Based on the Dilemmas Facing Latin America

      • José Thompson
      Pages 225-243

  6. Rights, Democracy, and Power

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 245-245
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About this book

Top scholars and practitioners from a variety of ideological perspectives consider liberal democracy and the Jeffersonian legacy, both in relation to key issues in the practice and theory of rights (human rights, individual rights) and in relation to key themes in political thought such as citizenship and participation that remain at the forefront of our debates about public life today. The first section of this collection provides historical and theoretical perspectives on Jefferson's ideals and thought. The second section explores the key themes of sovereignty, citizenship, participation, and accountability. A concluding section analyzes the relevance and place of Jefferson's legacy and the fate of liberal democracy in today's world. Contributors offer varying perspectives on questions such as: Is what is good for America good for the rest of the world? What are the constraints that exist on the global spread of democracy, liberal or otherwise?

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'These are powerful essays exploring the complexities of Jefferson's ideas and their relevance today as liberal democracies face an illiberal network of nations. Anyone interested in the origins of modern democratic thought and its pertinence to our world must read them. - Joyce Appleby, UCLA

'These are powerful essays exploring the complexities of Jefferson's ideas and their relevance today as liberal democracies face an illiberal network of nations. Any one interested in the origins of modern democratic thought and its pertinence to our world must read them.'' - Joyce Appleby, UCLA.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Politics, University of Virginia, USA

    Robert Fatton

  • University of Virginia, USA

    R. K. Ramazani

About the editors

R.K. RAMAZANI is Edward R. Stettinius Professor Emeritus in the Department of Politics, University of Virginia, USA.

ROBERT FATTON JR. is Julia Cooper Professor of Politics, University of Virginia, USA.

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