Referendums Around the World

The Continued Growth of Direct Democracy

• Author(s): Matt Qvortrup,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 306
• ISBN_10: 1137314702
  ISBN_13: 9781137314703
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / History & Theory , Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy , Political Science / General , Social Science / Sociology / General , Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections , Political Science / Comparative Politics ,

Description:... Surveying all referendums around the world since 1793, Dr Qvortrup and contributors provide a thorough account of why and when citizens have been asked to vote on policy issues. Referendums Around the World is essential reading for political scientists and others interested in direct democracy as well as representative government.