Is Democracy Possible?: The Alternative to Electoral Politics - Couverture souple

Burnheim, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0520065964 ISBN 13 : 9780520065963

Editeur : University of California Press, 1989

Synopsis

Book by Burnheim John

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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 power-trading at any level. Among other points, he argues that we must abandon mass voting in favour of statistical representation. For the new 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 the problems he raised remain unsolved. Is Democracy Possible? Remains a distinctive and provocative discussion of the possibilities for the democratic reorganisation of modern society.

Présentation de l'éditeur

In this provocative book, John Burnheim argues that there is an alternative to our current political and economic structure. In a bold and original discussion of how and why the present system fails and what we might do to bring about genuine democracy, Burnheim offers the outline of a new kind of society, forcing us to reexamine our assumptions about the limits and possibilities of modern political systems.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of California Press
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0520065964
• ISBN 13: 9780520065963
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 212
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible