{"product_id":"direct-democracy-a-comparative-study-of-the-theory-and-practice-of-government-by-the-people-paperback","title":"Direct Democracy: A Comparative Study of the Theory and Practice of Government by the People - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Qvortrup\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShould citizens be allowed to propose legislation? Should they even be allowed to recall politicians if they do not live up to their expectations? These questions and many others form the subject of this timely book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to presenting an up to date review of the empirical literature, Direct democracy provides a survey of the political philosophers who have theorised about this subject. It is the central tenet in the book that the demand for direct democracy is a consequence of the demand for more consumer choices. Like consumers want individualised products, so voters want individualised and bespoke policies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDescribed by the BBC as \"The world's leading expert on referendums\", the author, Matt Qvortrup, draws on his experience as a political advisor to the US State Department, as well as his extensive academic knowledge of direct democracy.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShould people decide on more political issues? Should citizens be allowed to propose legislation? Should they even be allowed to recall politicians if they do not live up to their expectations? These questions and many others form the subject of this timely book. Combining the latest scholarship and academic research with current debates, Direct democracy is essential reading for political scientists, lawyers, journalists and anybody who is interested in the challenges facing democracies today. Direct democracy shows when government by the people can improve democratic governance. It provides empirical evidence that more democratic engagement often improves the lives of ordinary citizens. In addition to presenting an up-to-date review of the empirical literature, the book provides a survey of the political philosophers who have theorised about direct democracy. It is the central tenet in the book that the demand for direct democracy is a direct consequence of the demand for more consumer choices. Like consumers want individualised products, so voters want individualised and bespoke policies. Described by the BBC as 'The world's leading expert on referendums', Matt Qvortrup draws on his experience as a political adviser to the UN and the US State Department, as well as his extensive academic knowledge of direct democracy. This combination of theoretical prowess and practical experience makes \u003ci\u003eDirect democracy \u003c\/i\u003ea unique contribution to the political science of direct democracy, which should be on reading lists for both graduate and undergraduate courses in political science in Britain and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShould people decide on more political issues? Should citizens be allowed to propose legislation? Should they even be allowed to recall politicians if they do not live up to their expectations? These questions and many others form the subject of this timely book. Combining the latest scholarship and academic research with current debates, Direct democracy is essential reading for political scientists, lawyers, journalists and anybody who is interested in the challenges facing democracies today. Direct democracy shows when government by the people can improve democratic governance. It provides empirical evidence that more democratic engagement often improves the lives of ordinary citizens. In addition to presenting an up-to-date review of the empirical literature, the book provides a survey of the political philosophers who have theorised about direct democracy. It is the central tenet in the book that the demand for direct democracy is a direct consequence of the demand for more consumer choices. Like consumers want individualised products, so voters want individualised and bespoke policies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDescribed by the BBC as 'The world's leading expert on referendums', Matt Qvortrup draws on his experience as a political adviser to the UN and the US State Department, as well as his extensive academic knowledge of direct democracy. This combination of theoretical prowess and practical experience makes \u003ci\u003eDirect democracy \u003c\/i\u003ea unique contribution to the political science of direct democracy, which should be on reading lists for both graduate and undergraduate courses in political science in Britain and abroad.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatt Qvortrup is Professor of Political Science at Coventry University and holds the James Walston Chair of International Relations at the American University of Rome\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48290429239545,"sku":"9781526122834","price":51.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/h9AW7Pe2vc9781526122834.webp?v=1776283580","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/direct-democracy-a-comparative-study-of-the-theory-and-practice-of-government-by-the-people-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}