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Focusing on the flaws in populist thinking, the book critiques direct democracy by highlighting its inherent weaknesses. John Haskell argues that the reliance on popular opinion can lead to misguided decisions, undermining the principles of effective governance. Through a thorough analysis, he contrasts direct democracy with representative government, suggesting that the latter offers a more stable and informed approach to political decision-making. The work challenges readers to reconsider the implications of direct democratic practices in contemporary society.
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Direct Democracy Or Representative Government? Dispelling The Populist Myth, John Haskell
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- 2000
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- Title
- Direct Democracy Or Representative Government? Dispelling The Populist Myth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Haskell
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780813397832
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on the flaws in populist thinking, the book critiques direct democracy by highlighting its inherent weaknesses. John Haskell argues that the reliance on popular opinion can lead to misguided decisions, undermining the principles of effective governance. Through a thorough analysis, he contrasts direct democracy with representative government, suggesting that the latter offers a more stable and informed approach to political decision-making. The work challenges readers to reconsider the implications of direct democratic practices in contemporary society.