Loss of charm of freedom or lack of democratic procedures
Abstract
The article reveals the problems of transformation of democracy in modern societies, the role of modern Internet communications, information technology and social networks in changing the political attitudes of society. The article interprets sociological assessments of public opinion in the system of public administration and public policy. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that there are significant negative assessments of the existing public administration system, shortcomings in democratic governance processes, and a lack of legitimacy for political decisions of public authorities in modern states.
About the Authors
S. N. Bolshakov
Komi Republican Academy of Public Administration and Management
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Bolshakov Sergey Nikolaevich, doctor of political sciences, professor Researcher
Syktyvkar
YU. M. Bolshakova
Russian Academy of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Bolshakova Yulia Mikhailovna, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Expert
Moscow
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Bolshakov S.N., Bolshakova Yu.M. Loss of charm of freedom or lack of democratic procedures. P.O.I.S.K. 2023;(1):74-86. (In Russ.)
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