Author

Publication

2013-08-31 - Manchester University Press

Language

English

Word Count

42,000 words, Guess

Page Count

168 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

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Classifications

  • LCCJC423

Description

Should citizens be allowed to propose legislation? Should they even be allowed to recall politicians if they do not live up to their expectations? These questions and many others form the subject of this timely book. In addition to presenting an up to date review of the empirical literature, Direct Democracy provides a survey of the political philosophers who have theorised about this subject. It is the central tenet in the book that the demand for direct democracy is a consequence of the demand for more consumer choices. Like consumers want individualised products, so voters want individualised and bespoke policies.

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  • Direct democracy: A comparative study of the theory and practice of government by the peoplehardcoverManchester University Press2013-08-31

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