The New Challenge of Direct Democracy by Ian Budge

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Comprehensive and original re-examination of democratic thought and the subject of direct democracy - the direct involvement of citizens in politics. Unlike most previous discussions on the subject, author argues that direct democracy is now feasible for a mass society in light of new developments in communication.

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The New Challenge of Direct Democracy by Ian Budge

Comprehensive and original re-examination of democratic thought and the subject of direct democracy - the direct involvement of citizens in politics. Unlike most previous discussions on the subject, author argues that direct democracy is now feasible for a mass society in light of new developments in communication.
"Compulsory reading for anyone with an interest in democracy's future" Political Studies

"The New Challenge of Direct Democracy constitutes a genuine addition ot the literature. It clears up many misconceptions, and makes a powerful case." West European Politics

Ian Budge is a political scientist who has pioneered the use of quantitative methods in studying party democracy across countries.

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ISBN 13 9780745617657
ISBN 10 0745617654
Title The New Challenge of Direct Democracy
Author Ian Budge
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1996-10-19
Number of pages 216
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