Direct Democracy

Direct Democracy
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Total Pages : 223
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ISBN-10 : 1626377189
ISBN-13 : 9781626377189
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Book Synopsis Direct Democracy by : Shauna Reilly

Download or read book Direct Democracy written by Shauna Reilly and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Direct democracy typically is lauded for putting power in the hands of the people. But is it really as democratic as it seems? To what extent, and in what circumstances, is it less about citizen power and more about external influences seeking to manipulate outcomes? Addressing these issues, Shauna Reilly draws on and compares case studies of referendums, recall elections, and initiatives around the world to investigate the complex realities of direct democracy in action.


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