Responsible Parties – Saving Democracy from Itself by Frances McCall Rosenbluth

Name: Responsible Parties – Saving Democracy from Itself by Frances McCall Rosenbluth
Brand: Yale University Press

Yale University Press

How popular democracy has paradoxically eroded trust in political systems worldwide, and how to restore confidence in democratic politics Democracies across the world are adopting reforms to bring politics closer to the people. Parties have turned to primaries and local caucuses to select candidates. Ballot initiatives and referenda allow citizens to enact laws directly. Many democracies now use proportional representation, encouraging smaller, more specific parties rather than two dominant ones. Yet voters keep getting angrier. There is a steady erosion of trust in politicians, parties, and democratic institutions, culminating most recently in major populist victories in the United States, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere. Frances Rosenbluth and Ian Shapiro argue that devolving power to\n\nResponsible Parties \u2013 Saving Democracy from Itself\nSaving Democracy from Itself\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tr;