Reforming democracies : six facts about politics that demand a new agenda / Douglas A. Chalmers.

Author/creator Chalmers, Douglas A.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Columbia University Press, ©2013.
Description177 pages ; 22 cm.
Subjects

SeriesUniversity seminars, Leonard Hastings Schoff memorial lectures
University seminars/Leonard Hastings Schoff memorial lectures. ^A381608
Contents Rethinking the institutions of representative democracy -- Which people are represented in a representative democracy? -- Fact: quasi-citizens in the community are represented -- Fact: quasi-citizens in other jurisdictions are represented -- Connecting people and decision makers -- Fact: organizations and their alliances change rapidly -- Fact: personal networks are important -- Law- and policy making -- Fact: deliberation is as important as bargaining -- Fact: decisions are made in multiple venues.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [159]-169) and index.
LCCN 2012024444
ISBN9780231162944 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0231162944 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780231531054 (e-book)
ISBN0231531052 (e-book)

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Joyner General Stacks JC423 .C51245 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold