9780415537445: Direct Democracy and Minority Rights
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ISBN 10 : 0415537444 ISBN 13 : 9780415537445
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.

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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.

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0415537444
ISBN 13 
9780415537445
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
136
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Aldershot
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9780415537438: Direct Democracy and Minority Rights: A Critical Assessment of the Tyranny of the Majority in the American States

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0415537436 ISBN 13 :  9780415537438
Editeur : Routledge, 2012
Couverture rigide