Is Democracy Possible? - The Alternative to Electoral Democracy (Paperback)

In Is Democracy Possible? John Burnheim presents bold and original proposals for the working of a new democracy. In particular he provides a radical reinterpretation of the concept and mechanics of representation and a structure that is designed to avoid concentrations of power and powertrading at any level. Among other points, he argues that we must abandon mass voting in favour of statistical representation. For the second edition of this important work, Burnheim reflects upon the impact of the book and upon his current thoughts on the primary issues he raised when it was first published in 1985. Despite a generation of dramatic historical change and intense theoretical interest in issues of global democratisation since then, the problems raised remain unsolved. Is Democracy Possible? remains a distinctive and provocative discussion of the possibilities for the democratic reorganisation of modern society.'Is Democracy Possible? should ... be widely read. It is a clear and freshly written statement of an unconventional and provocative thesis which will stimulate the jaded and annoy the complacent.'Vernon Bogdabor, Times Literary Supplement

General

Imprint:	Sydney University Press
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	September 2006
Authors:	John Burnheim
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - A5: Tankobon
Pages:	142
ISBN-13:	978-1-920898-42-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General Promotions
LSN:	1-920898-42-5
Barcode:	9781920898427

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