Direct democracy
Subtitle: A comparative study of the theory and practice of government by the people
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: Aug 31, 2013
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780719082061
Description: 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.
Notes: Source title: Direct democracy: A comparative study of the theory and practice of government by the people