A Centripetal Theory of Democratic Governance

by Strom C. Thacker and John Gerring

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This book sets forth a relatively novel theory of democratic governance, applicable to all political settings in which multi-party competition obtains. Against the prevailing decentralist theory (deriving from Madison and Montesquieu), we argue that good governance arises when political energies are focused toward the center. Two elements must be reconciled in order for this process of gathering together to occur. Institutions must be inclusive and...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521710154

ISBN13:9780521710152

Release Date:June 2008

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:248 Pages

Weight:0.77 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Democracy Ideologies & Doctrines Political History Political Ideologies Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences

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