Rethinking Democracy and Governance: Perspectives from the Caribbean

Democracy is a concept and system of government associated with transparency, accountability, the protection of rights, and non-oppressive government. This cutting-edge new book explores the current contours of democracy and asks important questions about its sustainability in the face of digital transformation, paradigm shifts, and the liberalization of knowledge. It gathers insights from academics and practitioners with expertise on democracy and governance in the Caribbean context to spark a conversation about the ways in which appetites for democracy may be shifting.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 418 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Democracy, a multifaceted concept and governing system, is intricately linked with a set of core values, including transparency, accountability, the safeguarding of rights, and the promotion of non-oppressive governance. In this groundbreaking new book, we delve into the evolving landscape of democracy and pose thought-provoking questions such as: Does contemporary democracy retain the same meaning as it did centuries ago? Are the long-standing assumptions about democracy and effective governance resilient in the face of digital transformation, paradigm shifts, and the liberalization of knowledge? Is democracy still applicable in the traditional sense that has been envisioned?

To explore these critical inquiries, this book brings together insights from esteemed academics and practitioners with expertise in democracy and governance within the Caribbean context. Its purpose is to ignite a conversation about the shifting dynamics of democracy in the Caribbean and beyond, examining the factors that contribute to these shifts.

Section one delves into conceptual pieces that examine democracy and good governance, their definition, and a comparative analysis of how the conceptualization of democracy can influence outcomes in diverse governmental contexts. Section two explores the profound impact of events, trends, and technologies on democratic or undemocratic values and attitudes. Section three examines the significant shifts in democratic inclination observed in the 21st century.

Together, the chapters in this book constitute an overdue and indispensable study of the foundational governmental system of our time in a region that has historically been overlooked. Rethinking Democracy and Governance: Perspectives from the Caribbean is a must-read for students of governance, public administration, and public policy, offering valuable insights and perspectives that will shape our understanding of democracy and governance in the years to come.

Weight: 810g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032561592