Direct Democracy - A Comparative Study of the Theory and Practice of Government by the People (Hardcover, New)

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. Described by the BBC as "The world's leading expert on referendums", the author, Matt Qvortrup, draws on his experience as a political advisor to the US State Department, as well as his extensive academic knowledge of direct democracy. -- .

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	August 2013
Authors:	Matt Qvortrup
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	168
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7190-8206-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	0-7190-8206-4
Barcode:	9780719082061

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