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Government by Referendum
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Government by Referendum
A perfect primer for anyone interested in the politics of referendums.
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Referendums are ubiquitous; from Brexit in the United Kingdom in 2016 to same-sex marriage in Australia in 2017. Why are referendums held at all? And when they are held, why are they won or lost?
Moreover, what are the consequences of having referendums? Do they strengthen or weaken democracy? Are they mainly won or mainly lost, or do they strengthen populist leaders? Or, are referendums a shield against demagogues and overeager politicians?
Government by Referendum analyses why politicians sometimes submit issues to the people. Based on historical analysis, but with an emphasis on the last two decades, the book shows that referendums often have been lost by powerful politicians.
While sometimes used by autocrats, mechanisms of direct democracy have increasingly performed the function of democratic constitutional safeguards in developed democracies.
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Government by Referendum has been recognised for its insightful analysis of the role of referendums in political processes, highlighting their potential risks when used for tactical political gain. Matt Qvortrup's work is described as both informative and thought-provoking, offering a rich examination of referendums' impact on democracy.
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ISBN: 9781526130037
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 March 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 118g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Matt Qvortrup is Professor of Political Science at Coventry University and James Walston Chair of International Relations at the American University of Rome
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