Referendum Democracy: Citizens, Elites and Deliberation in Referendum Campaigns (Hardback)

M. Mendelsohn (editor), A. Parkin (editor)

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Hardback 277 Pages
Published: 25/09/2001

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Synopsis

As the referendum becomes a more regular component of decision making, it leaves few, if any, institutions, processes and values of democracy untouched. Political actors of all kinds - including political parties and interest groups - seek to use the referendum device to further their own objectives. The end result is a different kind of democracy than existed before. This book lays out the comparative research agenda on the impact of referendums on the practice of liberal democracy.

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9780333918890
Number of pages: 277
Weight: 1023 g
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 24 mm

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'[A] beautifully written edited volume on the growing use of referendums around the world and their profound impact on the practice of liberal democratic governments...Written by some of the most well-respected scholars in the field, this theoretically rich volume will meet and exceed your expectations.' - Caroline J. Tolbert, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Kent State University

'...a thoughtful and useful treatment of an important subject that should be valuable for researchers and accessible to students.' - David Stewart, Canadian Journal of Political Science