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Item Details
Title:
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF REFERENDUMS
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By: |
Matt Qvortrup |
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Hardback |
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£55.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0719071801 |
ISBN 13: |
9780719071805 |
Publisher: |
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Pub. date: |
1 July, 2005 |
Edition: |
2nd edition |
Pages: |
208 |
Description: |
The tale of Bruno: Introduction to the second edition; Introduction: Should we have more referendums? 1. The referendum and the ideal of consensus government; 2. A. V. Dicey's theory: The referendum as the people's veto; 3. Do referendums 'stand in the way of salutary reform'? 4. Is the referendum a constitutional safeguard? 5. |
Synopsis: |
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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UK |
Imprint: |
Manchester University Press |
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