Comprising case studies of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, this edited volume explores the key characteristics of democratic governance in Northeast Asia. Each democracy is assessed on the extent to which it enables the flourishing of social capital; prioritizes the interests of all as characterized by freedom from fear and want; and empowers all to participate in the democratic process and governance. With particular focus on the experience of minorities, this volume contends that the acid test of democratic governance is not how well the government represents the interests of the elites, or even the majority, but rather how it cares for the needs of vulnerable groups in society.

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Ewha Womans University, South Korea

Brendan Howe

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Hannes B. Mosler, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Hakjae Kim, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Jennifer S. Oh, Ewha Womans University, South Korea Christian Schafferer, Overseas Chinese University, Taiwan

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Book Title: Democratic Governance in Northeast Asia: A Human-Centered Approach to Evaluating Democracy
Editors: Brendan Howe
Series Title: Security, Development and Human Rights in East Asia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137550453
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Intern. Relations & Development Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-55044-6Published: 17 September 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-55045-3Published: 17 September 2015
Series ISSN: 2947-5104
Series E-ISSN: 2947-5112
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 156
Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations
Topics: Asian Culture, Asian Politics, Democracy, Political Science, International Relations, Comparative Politics

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