Böcker av David Beetham

This text looks at the legitimacy of European supra-national governement. It discusses what is changing and why, where the power lies and what are the likely scenarios for development. It also examines the concept of the "democratic deficit" and assesses the legitimacy of the EU government.

As the U.S. strives to establish democracy in Iraq and contemplates its own democratic system in the wake of the presidential election, David Beetham offers new insights into democracy. He looks at real examples such as the role of the citizen and how large corporations affect democracy as well as contemplating the future of democracy in the developed and developing worlds.

The second study carried out under the Democratic Audit of the UK, this volume explores the formal institutions and processes of the liberal democratic state, including the executive, elections, parliament and the civil service.