Devices such as initiatives, referendums, and other types of
direct votes have increased in use throughout the world over the
past two decades. Switzerland utilizes referendums as an integral
part of its process of government, and Australia and Ireland use
them to effect constitutional changes. Initiative and referendum
devices are also widely employed in many American states. In
Canada, there is an increasing discussion at all levels of
government about the use of referendums to foster greater
"democratization" of political life.
Considering its growing popularity among many political
reformers, the referendum remains much understudied. This book aims
to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of direct democratic
institutions and devices as they have developed both in the
thinking of modern political theorists and in actual political
practice in the world's major democratic nations. Among the cases
specifically considered are the California and Swiss models, the
two Quebec sovereignty referendums, the 1999 Australian referendum
on the monarchy, the 2000 Danish referendum on the Euro, Irish
referendums on divorce and abortion, and the votes in Sweden on
nuclear energy and European Union membership.
General
Imprint: |
Broadview Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2003 |
First published: |
September 2003 |
Authors: |
Larry LeDuc
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Dimensions: |
203 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
224 |
Edition: |
2 Rev Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-55111-433-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
1-55111-433-X |
Barcode: |
9781551114330 |
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