David Held Books
David Held (1951–2019) was a British political theorist known for his influential work on democracy, globalization, and political theory. He was a professor at Durham University and co-director of the Institute for Global Policy, contributing significantly to debates on cosmopolitan democracy and global governance.
Known for: The Prospect of Global Democracy
Books by David Held
The Prospect of Global Democracy
This book explores the theoretical and practical challenges of establishing democratic governance on a global scale. David Held examines the evolution of democracy beyond the nation-state, addressing issues such as global inequality, international institutions, and the role of civil society in shaping a more just and accountable world order.
Read SummaryKey Insights from David Held
Historical Evolution of Democracy
To understand democracy’s future, we must first recall its past. Democracy did not emerge fully formed as a universal idea; it grew from small, local practices of collective self-rule. In the ancient Greek polis, democracy meant the deliberation of citizens bound by a shared community, though tragic...
From The Prospect of Global Democracy
Globalization and Political Transformation
The transformative power of globalization lies in its capacity to reorder human relations across all domains. Economic globalization reshapes production and consumption through transnational corporations and digital trade networks; technological globalization compresses space and time, making local ...
From The Prospect of Global Democracy
About David Held
David Held (1951–2019) was a British political theorist known for his influential work on democracy, globalization, and political theory. He was a professor at Durham University and co-director of the Institute for Global Policy, contributing significantly to debates on cosmopolitan democracy and gl...
Read more
David Held (1951–2019) was a British political theorist known for his influential work on democracy, globalization, and political theory. He was a professor at Durham University and co-director of the Institute for Global Policy, contributing significantly to debates on cosmopolitan democracy and gl...
David Held (1951–2019) was a British political theorist known for his influential work on democracy, globalization, and political theory. He was a professor at Durham University and co-director of the Institute for Global Policy, contributing significantly to debates on cosmopolitan democracy and global governance.
Frequently Asked Questions
David Held (1951–2019) was a British political theorist known for his influential work on democracy, globalization, and political theory. He was a professor at Durham University and co-director of the Institute for Global Policy, contributing significantly to debates on cosmopolitan democracy and global governance.
Read David Held's books in 15 minutes
Get AI-powered summaries with key insights from 1 book by David Held.