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Should the people be allowed to decide on difficult policy issues? This is the fundamental problem of democratic theory. 'A comparative study of referendums' provides a starting point for anyone interested in referendums and direct democracy.
Combining an account of the political history and philosophy of the referendum, with a thorough assessment of the practical experiences with referendums in western democracies, this book has established itself as the unrivalled market-leader in the field.
Fully revised and with new chapters on campaign spending and the administration of referendums, the second edition of this book provides a thorough overview of the theory and practice of referendums.
At a time when more and more countries are holding referendums, Professor Qvortrup's book is essential reading for political scientists, journalists and everyone interested in the fundamental issues of democracy.
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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
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A comparative study of referendums - Government by the people. [also related to Referendums in Ireland 1998-2004].
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Manchester, Manchester University Press., 2005
ISBN 10: 0719071801
ISBN 13: 9780719071805
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Seller: Inanna Rare Books Ltd., Skibbereen, CORK, Ireland
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Second Edition. 23 cm. 198 pages. Softcover. Excellent, as new condition with only minor signs of external wear. Chapters in this publication include for example: The referendum and the ideal of consensus government / A.V.Dicey's theory: the referendum as the people's veto / Do referendums stand in the way of 'salutory reform' ? / Is the Referendum a constitutional safeguard ? The minority veto and the popular referendum: two case studies / etc. Should the people be allowed to decide on difficult policy issues? This is the fundamental problem of democratic theory. A comparative study of referendums provides a starting point for anyone interested in referendums and direct democracy. Combining an account of the political history and philosophy of the referendum, with a thorough assessment of the practical experiences with referendums in western democracies, this book has established itself as the unrivalled market-leader in the field. Fully revised and with new chapters on campaign spending and the administration of referendums, the second edition of this book provides a thorough overview of the theory and practice of referendums. At a time when more and more countries are holding referendums, Professor Qvortrup's book is essential reading for political scientists, journalists and everyone interested in the fundamental issues of democracy. Sprache: english. Seller Inventory # 100962AB
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