The Global Democratic Society Revised. My Further Theoretical Considerations

The Global Democratic Society Revised

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My Further Theoretical Considerations

I am presenting here, for the first time, my further theoretical considerations based on my book “The Global Democratic Society Revised”.

For writers and readers who are passionate about historical political leaders who made history by their visionary thinking, their attitudes and their actions towards challenging the mainstream opinions in the historical époque they lived in and their constant struggle towards achieving their dreams (goals, visions), the chapter referring to "Illustrations of Paradigm Shifts or Turning Points in the History of Mankind" is an excellent starting point.

The chapter regarding the illustrations of paradigm shifts contains turning points no matter of the connotations (positive or negative) that they were attributed in the given historical context or in our contemporary context.

The writer or reader is free to decide on his own the value of the given historical turning points.

In time, events that represent turning points in the history of mankind and are valued in a positive manner, being acknowledged as achievements, become symbols and turn into myths.

They become part of the conscious and subconscious mind of the people (the collective imaginative) as representing the given achievements.

The American Founding Fathers are the symbols of the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation.

The French Revolution (1789) is known under the slogan

“Liberty, equality and fraternity”.

The European Revolutions (1848) set the stage for: democracy, nationalism, liberalism and socialism.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill are the political leaders who envisioned the formation of the UN. (1949)
They are icons and symbols for The UN and for The Chart of Nations.

George Marshall is the Founder of NATO (1949) and for The Marshall Plan (1947). These were essential elements of his political visionary and his doctrine.

George Marshall is an icon or a symbol for NATO and for the doctrine bearing his name.

Robert Shuman, by The Shuman Plan he conceived, is a symbol for The European Union. (1950)

Martin Luther King Jr. is a symbol for the Civic Movement Rights by non-violent disobedience acts.

Nelson Mandela is a symbol for world peace and human rights.

The Fall of the Berlin Wall is a symbol for the end of The Cold War, the collapse of communism and the triumph of democracy.

The Arab Spring is the proof that people in The Arab World have the will and political desire to lead their nations on their pathways to democracy.

And the examples might go on depending on the focus of the achievements.

Happy readings and a wonderful day!

Diana Rogers

The Global Democratic Society Revised (ed 2)

 The Global Democratic Society Revised

                           Political Visionary

The Democratic Participative International Society


   From the Birth of the Idea to the Public Policy

 
                     Social Movements & Civic Engagement


                                     By  Diana Rogers

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Title: "The Global Democratic Society revised"

Subtitle: The Participative Democratic International Society

Table of Contents

1. The Visions and Visionaries of our Times
1.1. The Era of Globalization and its Future Development
2. Great Political Leaders as Visionaries of Their Times
2.1. Visionary Moments and Political Leaders in the History of Mankind
2.1.1. General Considerations on Historical Paradigm Shifts
2.1.2. The Rise and fall of Great Hegemonic Powers
2.1.3. The Theory of Paradigm Change exemplified in the field of Human Rights
2.2. Illustrations of Paradigm Shifts or Turning Points in the History of Mankind
3. The Need of Visionaries in the Globalization Era
4. Bridges of Communication and Civil Engagement
5. Conclusions
6. From the Birth to the Development of the Social Movement (synthesis)

Based on my initial book "The Global Democratic Society", I have added and updated the content on the Chapter 2 of the book, "Great Political Leaders as Visionaries of Their Times".

This chapter focuses on the historical perspectives regarding paradigm shifts or turning points.

I have emphasized the importance of the story teller's personal perspective on the manner the information about the historical event is presented and interpreted.

At the same time, the mainstream climate of opinion regarding the event is an important factor that shapes the perspective on the event.

If the event narrated belongs to a distant past, it is important to distinguish between the prevalent perspective that characterized the given historical époque and the contemporary perspective on the story.

The more the event is distanced in time, the more the subjectivity factor intervenes and the more there is room for personal interpretation.

* I updated the book cover of The Global Democratic Society Revised on July 8, 2014.

Here is the new book cover:

Global Democratic Society (The Participative Democratic International Society)

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                  Global Democratic Society

                           Political Visionary

      The Democratic Participative International Society

   From the Birth of the Idea to the Public Policy

 
                     Social Movements & Civic Engagement


                                     By  Diana Rogers


 

            

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          The internationalized social movements, in the context of nowadays globalization, represent the form of mobilization and political participation of the future, connecting the local context to the global perspective.


          At the beginning of my endeavor, I point out the importance of having a political vision and try to make the reader aware that we are living in a global reality where we have the possibility to manifest together as a democratic participative international society.

          The modern mass communication means, especially the internet, allow us to interact and to organize as groups based on our common views and interests.


          Our possibility to establish bridges of communication between each other and to join forces in common causes, to cooperate, to motivate, to mobilize and to inspire each other is unprecedented.

          Our world wide communication is facilitated by the internet that plays the role of the virtual "agora".


          In the globalize world of today, the time and space constraints are no longer important, as everyone can participate in live public meetings (by using the internet) that reunite various people from all over the world based on their shared common goals and their commitment to a common cause.


          In my endeavor, I focus upon this fascinating sociopolitical reality of creating and developing a social movement.


          My main assumption is that social media activism is the triggering factor for the spontaneous birth of social movements.


          I fallow the birth of the movement - termed "the global democratic society" or “the democratic participative international society” - that allows us to instantly participate in the events that matter to us, by the touch of a button, to every local reality in the world where we wish to be.


          Everything starts with the inception of an idea or a thought that gains the adhesion of people who join forces, in order to promote their idea as their common cause and make the change come true.


          My endeavor describes the stages undertaken by a social movement born in the virtual space to organize, mobilize and make its voice heard, gaining symbolic legitimacy and making the cause of the movement become priority on the agenda of the media, the citizens and the politicians. 


          In the organization and mobilization phase of the social movement, the adherents become more active in their local environments, gather together in meetings and manifest their ability to convert large masses of citizens as a tremendous force by their enthusiasm and commitment to the cause. 


          Furthermore, the message is conveyed by mass-media, endorsed by the people and integrated in the political agenda of certain political parties. 


          In elections, a political party assumes the cause and integrates it as part of its political program.


          If the party wins the elections, the moment the political party accedes to power, the initial cause turns into public policy and it is implemented by the Government at national level. 


          The entire process, from the birth of an idea (cause) to the implementation of the idea by national governments as public policies, would not have been possible without the means of communication and the setting of the public virtual sphere (“the agora”) provided by the world wide net.


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          Title: The Global Democratic Society
       
Subtitle: The International Participative Democratic Society 
                 
          By Diana Rogers


Table of Contents


1. 1. The Visions and Visionaries of our Times

1.1. The Era of Globalization and its Future Development

1.2. Great Politicians as Visionaries of Their Times

2. Visionary Moments and Politicians in the History of Mankind
3. The Need of Visionaries in the Globalization Era
4. Bridges of Communication and Civil Engagement
5. Conclusions

6. From the Birth to the Development of the Social Movement (synthesis)



*Updated on July 9, 2014: 

I have updated the cover of my Global Democratic Society book on July 8, 2014.

Here is the new book cover.

 




(synthesis)