Direct democracy: A comparative study of the theory and practice of government by the people - Couverture rigide

Qvortrup, Matt

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0719082064 ISBN 13 : 9780719082061

Editeur : Manchester University Press, 2013

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Professor Matt Qvortrup is Chair of Politics at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen and an adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of New South Wales, Sydney

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Manchester University Press
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0719082064
• ISBN 13: 9780719082061
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible