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Mr. Kirkup, in his Inquiry into Social ism, after Observing that the decisive fact in the social development of modern times is the growth Of democracy, adds: This de mocracy, as we are all aware, is being formed and moulded under a set of conditions which are a new thing in the history of the world. Since 1848, it has received political power, and it has begun to pass through the elementary school in all lands. Besides being drilled into industrial armies in the large factory and rail way system, it forms the vast national armies of the new military system. In a word, the school, the press, the new industrial system, and the new military system have all combined to instruct and organize the modern democ racy, and thus to create a colossal force, which has already begun to take a considerable part in the affairs Of men. In the gigantic electoral contests which continually occur in every civil ized country, in the great labor struggles which never cease, this democracy is coming to know its strength.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a novel argument in favor of direct legislation by the people, which would combine elements of representative democracy with direct government. Representative institutions are valuable, argues the author, but often fail in their aim of giving citizens a voice in policymaking. The author traces the historical development of democracy from antiquity to the present day and argues that direct citizen involvement is more democratic than the dominance of partisan politics and unaccountable professional politicians. This book suggests a path forward for electoral reform that does not abandon representative institutions but seeks to improve them through popular engagement. By reviewing the history and mechanics of direct legislation, the author presents an alternative to the current political realities that many voters find alienating and dispiriting. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780259952190_0
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