Law, Socialism and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 9) - Hardcover

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Paul, Q

 
9780415555401: Law, Socialism and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 9)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 041555540X ISBN 13: 9780415555401
Publisher: Routledge, 2009

Synopsis

This book explores the political and legal institutions necessary for a democratic socialism in advanced industrial societies. It argues that a democratic socialist society needs a firm framework of public law, and a formal constitution. Populist conceptions of direct democracy and informal justice are argued to be inadequate as the primary means of democratic control in a complex society; likewise Marxist views of the "withering away of the state" are challenged as utopian. The book maintains that radical reforms in political institutions are necessary in order to effect social change.

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Hirst, Paul

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
041555540X
ISBN 13 
9780415555401
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
178

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