Bibliograph

No representation without consultation, a citizens' guide to participatory democracy, by Patrizia Nanz and Claus Leggewie ; translated by Damian Harrison with Stephen Roche

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No representation without consultation, a citizens' guide to participatory democracy, by Patrizia Nanz and Claus Leggewie ; translated by Damian Harrison with Stephen Roche

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

No representation without consultation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1080211221

Responsibility statement

by Patrizia Nanz and Claus Leggewie ; translated by Damian Harrison with Stephen Roche

Sub title

a citizens' guide to participatory democracy

Summary

"Democracy is in crisis. As neo-Nazis, right-wing populists, and authoritarians, old and new, stake their claims around the world, democracy faces its greatest challenge yet. The only way to save it is to change it. Democracy as we know it is flawed. The three pillars that divide power in liberal democracy-the executive, legislative, and judicial-keep citizens from making decisions about policies that affect them most. For a true democracy to flourish, argue Patrizia Nanz and Claus Leggewie, we need a fourth pillar: the consultative. This short and accessible guide to new kind of political engagement offers a chronicle of the political past and present-including an important analysis of right-wing populism's recent and historic allure-and a robust analysis of the accomplishments of protest movements and citizens' groups. With a rare optimism, which values the wisdom of the masses over the narrow-mindedness of today's tyrants, this guide is a modern call-to-arms for a more democratic future."--, Provided by publisher

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