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A Preface to Democratic Theory: How does Popular Sovereignty Function in America?

Robert A. Dahl

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Description:A Preface to Democratic Theory explores some problems left unsolved by traditional democratic theory, Prof. Dahl examines two influential model theories—the Madisonian, representing prevailing American doctrine, & its recurring challenger, the populistic theory—& argues that they no longer explain how modern democracies operate. He then constructs a model more consistent with modern political science, &, doing so, develops some unique views of popular sovereignty & the American constitutional system. "A Preface to Democratic Theory is well worth the devoted attention of anyone who cares about democracy. For it will have an important influence on both theory about democracy & on actual practice in democracies round the world."—Bernard Barber, Political Science Quarterly "The book is a must for democratic theorists."—J. Roland Pennock, Journal of PoliticsList of IllustrationsIntroductionMadisonian democracyPopulistic democracyPolyarchal democracyEquality, diversity & intensityAmerican hybridIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Preface to Democratic Theory: How does Popular Sovereignty Function in America?. To get started finding A Preface to Democratic Theory: How does Popular Sovereignty Function in America?, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A Preface to Democratic Theory explores some problems left unsolved by traditional democratic theory, Prof. Dahl examines two influential model theories—the Madisonian, representing prevailing American doctrine, & its recurring challenger, the populistic theory—& argues that they no longer explain how modern democracies operate. He then constructs a model more consistent with modern political science, &, doing so, develops some unique views of popular sovereignty & the American constitutional system. "A Preface to Democratic Theory is well worth the devoted attention of anyone who cares about democracy. For it will have an important influence on both theory about democracy & on actual practice in democracies round the world."—Bernard Barber, Political Science Quarterly "The book is a must for democratic theorists."—J. Roland Pennock, Journal of PoliticsList of IllustrationsIntroductionMadisonian democracyPopulistic democracyPolyarchal democracyEquality, diversity & intensityAmerican hybridIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Preface to Democratic Theory: How does Popular Sovereignty Function in America?. To get started finding A Preface to Democratic Theory: How does Popular Sovereignty Function in America?, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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