Exploring the historical and intellectual foundations of the modern state, the book delves into the threats posed by its adversaries to democratic principles. It critically examines the challenges and darker aspects that undermine democracy, providing a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between state and its detractors.
The volume addresses major features in empirical social research from methodological and theoretical perspectives. Prominent researchers discuss central problems in empirical social research in a theory-driven way from political science, sociological or social-psychological points of view. These contributions focus on a renewed discussion of foundations together with innovative and open research questions or interdisciplinary research perspectives.