Unlock the secrets of democratic resilience with 'Can Democracy Safeguard the Future?'—a thought-provoking book by Graham Smith. This compelling read addresses the urgent question of how our democracies can effectively respond to looming challenges like climate change, pandemic responses, and social care innovations. With a focus on long-term policy-making, Smith examines the pitfalls of short-termism that plague modern governance. This insightful volume delves into the necessary reforms of legislative frameworks, urging the enhancement of independent offices that uphold enduring values beyond electoral cycles. Additionally, Smith passionately advocates for participatory and deliberative politics as transformative tools for creating a sustainable and equitable future for upcoming generations. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of democracy, public policy, and collective action. Perfect for students, scholars, and citizens alike, 'Can Democracy Safeguard the Future?' is more than just a book; it's a call to action for better governance. Know that shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781509539253 | Year: 2021 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) | Pages: 160.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509539253
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160


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Our democracies repeatedly fail to safeguard the future. From pensions to pandemics, health and social care through to climate, biodiversity and emerging technologies, democracies have been unable to deliver robust policies for the long term.


In this book, Graham Smith asks why. Exploring the drivers of short-termism, he considers ways of reshaping legislatures and constitutions and proposes strengthening independent offices whose overarching goals do not change at every electionMore radically, Smith argues that forms of participatory and deliberative politics offer the most effective democratic response to the current political myopia, as well as a powerful means of protecting the interests of generations to come.