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Democracy, Accountability, and Representation

Democracy, Accountability, and Representation( )
Contribution by: Przeworski, Adam
Editor: Przeworski, Adam
Stokes, Susan C.
Manin, Bernard
Series title:Cambridge Studies in the Theory of Democracy Ser.
ISBN:978-0-521-64616-1
Publication Date:Sep 1999
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:AUD $56.95
Book Description:

This book examines whether mechanisms of accountability characteristic of democratic systems, are sufficient to induce the representatives to act in the best interest of the represented. The first part of the volume focuses on the role of elections, distinguishing different ways in which they may cause representation. The second part is devoted to the role of checks and balances, between the government and the parliament as well as between the government and the bureaucracy. Overall,...
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Book Details
Pages:364
Detailed Subjects: Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy
Political Science / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):15.4 x 22.8 x 2.1 cm
Book Weight:0.5 Kilograms



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