Who gains power—and who pays—when voting rules change
A sharp, accessible analysis of voting reform and its real-world consequences. It examines how different franchise proposals could shift influence between classes, and what that could mean for taxation, representation, and the balance of power.
This edition explores the arguments for broadening the vote, the fears about unintended outcomes, and the practical questions reformers face. It compares reform ideas to the current system, asking who benefits, who bears the costs, and how public opinion shapes political change. The book illuminates a long-running debate with historical examples and clear reasoning.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book concerns a proposed reform to British Parliament that would greatly expand suffrage for working-class citizens. The author, writing in the mid-19th century, provides a detailed overview of the current political climate, explaining how different reforms have shaped the balance of power between aristocratic classes and common folk. The writer explains the theoretical intentions of Parliament and how well they have been achieved. They then move on to discuss the merits of the proposed reforms, weighing the potential benefits against the possible dangers, especially the prospect of the new democratic system being exploited by the aristocracy. The author ultimately concludes that the potential dangers of expanding the franchise too far outweigh the benefits, as the working class is still too uneducated and easily swayed to be granted political power. The book thus emerges as a valuable historical document that sheds light on the development of British democracy and the ongoing debate about the role of the working class within it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334265365_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334265365
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334265365
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)