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Develops and tests a theory that can explain evidence that the ballot initiative process fails to provide the civic benefits commonly claimed for it, and evidence that it increases political participation. This theory argues that the basic function of direct democracy is to create more conflict in society.

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A major contribution to our understanding of direct democracy in the United States. The authors present important challenges to the notion that ballot initiatives have positive spillover effects, and they base this challenge in a theory of conflict."" - Todd Donovan, Western Washington University

""Dyck and Lascher show how direct democracy in the U.S. falls short of its democratic promise. Rather than cultivate political knowledge and interest, the politics of ballot initiatives serve to deepen partisan divides and encourage feelings of mistrust. This book is essential reading for those want to understand how citizens engage with politics in their states."" - Jennifer Wolack, University of Colorado Boulder

Initiatives without Engagement

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A Hardback by Joshua J. Dyck, Edward L. Lascher

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    Publisher: LUP - University of Michigan Press
    Publication Date: 2/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780472131198, 978-0472131198
    ISBN10: 0472131192
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    Elections and referenda / suffrage

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Develops and tests a theory that can explain evidence that the ballot initiative process fails to provide the civic benefits commonly claimed for it, and evidence that it increases political participation. This theory argues that the basic function of direct democracy is to create more conflict in society.

    Trade Review
    A major contribution to our understanding of direct democracy in the United States. The authors present important challenges to the notion that ballot initiatives have positive spillover effects, and they base this challenge in a theory of conflict."" - Todd Donovan, Western Washington University

    ""Dyck and Lascher show how direct democracy in the U.S. falls short of its democratic promise. Rather than cultivate political knowledge and interest, the politics of ballot initiatives serve to deepen partisan divides and encourage feelings of mistrust. This book is essential reading for those want to understand how citizens engage with politics in their states."" - Jennifer Wolack, University of Colorado Boulder

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