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Comprehensive and original re-examination of democratic thought and the subject of direct democracy - the direct involvement of citizens in politics. Unlike most previous discussions on the subject, author argues that direct democracy is now feasible for a mass society in light of new developments in communication.

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"Compulsory reading for anyone with an interest in democracy's future." Political Studies

"The New Challenge of Direct Democracy constitutes a genuine addition ot the literature. It clears up many misconceptions, and makes a powerful case." West European Politics



Table of Contents
Preface.

1. Mass Participation and its Feasibility.

2. What are Direct and Representative Democracy?.

3. New Answers to Old (and New) Criticisms.

4. Participation in Practice.

5. Citizens and Parties under Direct Democracy.

6. Structural Problems and Constraints.

7. From Rhetoric to Direct Reality.

Bibliography.

Index.

The New Challenge of Direct Democracy

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 19/10/1996
      ISBN13: 9780745617657, 978-0745617657
      ISBN10: 0745617654
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Comprehensive and original re-examination of democratic thought and the subject of direct democracy - the direct involvement of citizens in politics. Unlike most previous discussions on the subject, author argues that direct democracy is now feasible for a mass society in light of new developments in communication.

      Trade Review
      "Compulsory reading for anyone with an interest in democracy's future." Political Studies

      "The New Challenge of Direct Democracy constitutes a genuine addition ot the literature. It clears up many misconceptions, and makes a powerful case." West European Politics



      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      1. Mass Participation and its Feasibility.

      2. What are Direct and Representative Democracy?.

      3. New Answers to Old (and New) Criticisms.

      4. Participation in Practice.

      5. Citizens and Parties under Direct Democracy.

      6. Structural Problems and Constraints.

      7. From Rhetoric to Direct Reality.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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