Direct Democracy and Minority Rights: A Critical Assessment of the Tyranny of the Majority in the American States - Couverture rigide

Lewis, Daniel

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0415537436 ISBN 13 : 9780415537438

Editeur : Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

This book conclusively demonstrates that direct democracy-institutions like the ballot initiative and the referendum-endangers the rights of minorities and perpetuates a tyranny of the majority. While advocates of direct democracy advocate that these institutions protect citizens from corrupt lawmakers beholden to special interests, Daniel Lewis's thorough investigation shows how such mass participation exposes minority groups to negative policy outcomes favored by only a slim majority of voters. The book is unique in its approach and scope, making it compelling for scholars interested in direct democracy, state politics, minority politics and electoral institutions, as well as American politics generally.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Daniel C. Lewis is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Siena College. His research examines state political institutions and public policy. His work on direct democracy, legislative term limits, policy diffusion, LGBT politics and federalism has been published in a number of leading political science journals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0415537436
• ISBN 13: 9780415537438
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 134
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• Personne responsable: non disponible