A Comparative Study of Referendums: Government by the People, Second EditionManchester University Press, 07/10/2005 - 198 páginas 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. |
Índice
Bruno and the army | 6 |
the referendum as the peoples veto | 44 |
Do referendums stand in the way of salutary reform? | 62 |
Is the referendum a constitutional safeguard? | 90 |
1 | 161 |
6 | 168 |
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Outras edições - Ver tudo
A Comparative Study of Referendums: Government by the People Mads Qvortrup,Matt Qvortrup Pré-visualização limitada - 2002 |
A Comparative Study of Referendums: Government by the People Mads Qvortrup,Matt Qvortrup Pré-visualização indisponível - 2005 |
A Comparative Study of Referendums: Government by the People, Second Edition Mads Qvortrup,Matt Qvortrup Pré-visualização indisponível - 2005 |
Palavras e frases frequentes
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Direct Democracy in Asia: A Reference Guide to the Legislations and Practices Visualização de excertos - 2006 |