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Democracy for Realists

Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government
Mar 11, 2017sufed rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent academic book, but emphasis is definitely on the 'academic.' It presupposes a rather extensive familiarity with political science debates, terminology and positions. It is not 'chatty' or 'popular,' and is most definitely not aimed at the general public. In academic circles, it is getting well reviewed, though this does not mean it as always 100% agreed with. If you have the patience and the wit (and are willing to delve into the book's bibliography), it is an excellent primer on the huge debate of what is, what has been and what can be democracy.