A Comparative Study of Referendums: Government by the People - Brossura

Qvortrup, Mads

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ISBN 10: 071907181X ISBN 13: 9780719071812

Casa editrice: Manchester Univ Pr, 2005

Riassunto

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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Informazioni sugli autori

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


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

Matt Qvortrup is Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Manchester Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 071907181X
• ISBN 13: 9780719071812
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 198
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile