Strengthening Democracy in Malaysia
The Need for a Vibrant Public Sphere
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Church & State, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Democracy, Christian Life
| Author: | Christopher Chong | ISBN: | 9789810737504 |
| Publisher: | Graceworks | Publication: | February 25, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christopher Chong |
| ISBN: | 9789810737504 |
| Publisher: | Graceworks |
| Publication: | February 25, 2013 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
What is democracy? For many of us, it simply involves having periodic elections to decide which political party forms the next government. Yet, democracy is more than just elections. It involves the existence of a space which allows for people to freely debate on public issues and government policies as well as present alternative ideas without the fear of repercussions. If the health of a democratic society is dependent on the existence of such a space, how can we ensure a free and vibrant public sphere?
What is democracy? For many of us, it simply involves having periodic elections to decide which political party forms the next government. Yet, democracy is more than just elections. It involves the existence of a space which allows for people to freely debate on public issues and government policies as well as present alternative ideas without the fear of repercussions. If the health of a democratic society is dependent on the existence of such a space, how can we ensure a free and vibrant public sphere?
