This study assesses the contemporary condition of democracy, considering it as a decision-making procedure based on certain civic freedoms and supported by the rule of law. Drawing examples from a number of countries, Bealey examines the theory of democracy as a participatory process in light of current policy-making and exercises of power, paying particular attention to the bypassing of conventional routes through representative institutions and the resulting negotiations between interest groups and governments. He also ...
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This study assesses the contemporary condition of democracy, considering it as a decision-making procedure based on certain civic freedoms and supported by the rule of law. Drawing examples from a number of countries, Bealey examines the theory of democracy as a participatory process in light of current policy-making and exercises of power, paying particular attention to the bypassing of conventional routes through representative institutions and the resulting negotiations between interest groups and governments. He also explores the implications bargaining has for democracy, the impact of leadership, and how centralized modern democracies could and should deal with pressures toward egalitarianism.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author 1st edition, 8vo, 291pp, VG+ Copy in VG+ DJ; author's presentation copy, inscription on ffep reads: To Richard With best wishes, fond memories and many thanks, from Frank Bealey, Aberdeen August 1988.
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Very Good. Dust jacket has light scratches and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in like new condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 304 p.
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Very Good. Slight shelfwear, scratches and wear to cover, fading to cover on spine, name on first page, in a very good condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 304 p.
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