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Against Political Compromise - Sustaining Democratic Debate (Hardcover)
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Against Political Compromise - Sustaining Democratic Debate (Hardcover)
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Political compromise is emerging as a preferred solution for
numerous apparently intractable problems. Many have pointed to the
rising degree of political polarisation around issues such as
climate change, immigration and abortion. These are 'wicked
problems' that are clearly not conducive to any sort of political
consensus. The groups and individuals who are party to these issues
disagree, often both fully and fiercely. As an alternative,
political compromise seemingly offers a way of respecting
difference while simultaneously generating a decision upon which
policy can move forward. But proponents of political compromise
should also acknowledge its significant weaknesses and dangers.
Invoking recent examples from various policy areas to illustrate
their claims, the authors assert that compromise can disguise
inequality, reduce plurality and heighten uncertainty. In short,
compromise can weaken democracy and must not be seen as some sort
of political panacea. This concise, accessible text offers a strong
and provocative argument that provides a crucial counterpoint to
the promise of compromise. It should prove of interest to students
and scholars interested in compromise and consensus as well as
democratic governance, social inequality, political apathy and
environmental politics.
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