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Democracy Despite Itself

Why a System That Shouldn't Work at All Works So Well

Democracy Despite Itself( )
Author: Oppenheimer, Danny
Edwards, Mike
ISBN:978-0-262-52521-3
Publication Date:Sep 2013
Publisher:MIT Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $17.95
Book Description:

Why democracy is the most effective form of government despite irrational (and sometime oblivious) voters and flawed (and sometimes inept) politicians.

Voters often make irrational decisions based on inaccurate and irrelevant information. Politicians are often inept, corrupt, or out of touch with the will of the people. Elections can be determined by the design of the ballot and the gerrymandered borders of a district. And yet, despite voters who choose candidates...
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Book Details
Pages:256
Detailed Subjects: Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy
Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.694 x 8.541 x 0.659 Inches
Book Weight:0.752 Pounds



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