Tyranny Of The Majority
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Tyranny Of The Majority
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Author : Lani Guinier
language : en
Publisher: Free Press
Release Date : 1995
Tyranny Of The Majority written by Lani Guinier and has been published by Free Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Political Science categories.
At last...the public hearing she was denied...These essays reveal keen powers of analysis applied to some of the most obdurate problems that bedevil electoral politics. Anyone who cares about the mechanisms of democracy should be engaged by her tough-minded explorations. It doesn't matter where you think you stand: it's all here, to argue or agree with. -- Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Lani Guinier's fascinating book is a prophetic intervention into a public conversation we desperately need to rejuvenate. There is no doubt that her powerful voice will produce good consequences for our nation and world. -- Cornel West, Author of Race Matters Intriguing and desperately needed... -- The San Francisco Chronicle
The Tyranny Of The Majority
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Author : Tamás Nyirkos
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-01-29
The Tyranny Of The Majority written by Tamás Nyirkos and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-29 with Political Science categories.
Tamás Nyirkos provides a timely and essential reassessment of the concept of the "tyranny of the majority" for the study of democracy today. The analysis is divided into three parts: the first discusses the "prehistory" of majority tyranny; the second reviews the elements of the "standard theory" in the modern era; while the third deals with the current "postmodern" challenges to the prevailing order of liberal democracy. Combining different elements of theories dating from the Middle Ages to the present, Nyirkos theorizes that while the term "the tyranny of the majority" may be misleading, the threat that tyrannical governments justify themselves by reference to the majority will remain with us for the foreseeable future. He shows how some of the greatest political philosophers of the past – democrats and antidemocrats alike – shared the same fears about the majoritarian principle. The Tyranny of the Majority will offer all those who read it a better understanding of what is meant not only by this term, but also by related terms like democratic despotism, populism, or illiberal democracy. It will be of interest to scholars of politics and international relations, political philosophy, political theology, and intellectual history.
Democracy In America
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Author : Tocqueville
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
Democracy In America written by Tocqueville and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with categories.
Democracy S Dangers Discontents
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Author : Bruce S. Thornton
language : en
Publisher: Hoover Press
Release Date : 2014-07-01
Democracy S Dangers Discontents written by Bruce S. Thornton and has been published by Hoover Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-01 with Political Science categories.
By democracy we usually mean a government comprising popular rule, individual human rights and freedom, and a free-market economy. Yet the flaws in traditional Athenian democracy can instruct us on the weaknesses of that first element of modern democracies shared with Athens: rule by all citizens equally. In Democracy's Dangers & Discontents, Bruce Thornton discusses those criticisms first aired by ancient critics of Athenian democracy, then traces the historical process by which the Republic of the founders has evolved into something similar to ancient democracy, and finally argues for the relevance of those critiques to contemporary U.S. policy. He asserts that many of the problems we face today are the consequences of the increasing democratization of our government and that the flaws of democracy are unlikely to be corrected. He argues that these dangers and discontents do not have to end in soft despotism—that American democracy's aptitude and strength can be recovered by restoring the limited government of the founders.
Direct Democracy And Minority Rights
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Author : Daniel Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-01-04
Direct Democracy And Minority Rights written by Daniel Lewis and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-04 with Political Science categories.
This book conclusively demonstrates that direct democracy—institutions like the ballot initiative and the referendum—endangers the rights of minorities and perpetuates a tyranny of the majority. While advocates of direct democracy advocate that these institutions protect citizens from corrupt lawmakers beholden to special interests, Daniel Lewis’s thorough investigation shows how such mass participation exposes minority groups to negative policy outcomes favored by only a slim majority of voters. Some would argue that greater democratic responsiveness is a positive outcome, but without the checks and balances of a representative, separated powers system that encourages deliberation and minority representation, minority rights are at increased risk under direct democracy institutions. While research has been presented that supports both sides of the debate, the existing literature has yet to produce consistent and compelling evidence in favor of one side or the other. This book undertakes a comprehensive examination of the "tyranny of the majority" critique of direct democracy by examining a host of contemporary American state policies that affect the rights of a variety of minority groups. By assessing the impact of direct democracy on both ballot measures and traditional legislation, the book provides a more complete picture of how citizen legislative institutions can affect minority rights, covering a myriad of contemporary (and sometimes controversial) minority rights issues, including same-sex marriage, affirmative action, official English, hate crimes laws, racial profiling, and anti-discrimination laws. The book is unique in its approach and scope, making it compelling for scholars interested in direct democracy, state politics, minority politics and electoral institutions, as well as American politics generally.
The Tyranny Of The Market
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Author : Joel WALDFOGEL
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2009-06-30
The Tyranny Of The Market written by Joel WALDFOGEL and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-30 with Business & Economics categories.
Economists have long counseled reliance on markets rather than on government to decide a wide range of questions, in part because allocation through voting can give rise to a "tyranny of the majority." Markets, by contrast, are believed to make products available to suit any individual, regardless of what others want. But the argument is not generally correct. In markets, you can't always get what you want. This book explores why this is so and its consequences for consumers with atypical preferences.
Dividing The Rulers
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Author : Yuhui Li
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Dividing The Rulers written by Yuhui Li and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Political Science categories.
The process of "cycling" divides majority coalitions and preserves democracy by preventing the "tyranny of the majority."
Robespierre
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Author : Jean Matrat
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Robespierre written by Jean Matrat and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with categories.
Tyranny Of The Minority
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Author : Benjamin Bishin
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 2009-04-28
Tyranny Of The Minority written by Benjamin Bishin and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-28 with Political Science categories.
Why do special interests defeat the people's will in American politics?
Majority Decisions
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Author : Stéphanie Novak
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-06-30
Majority Decisions written by Stéphanie Novak and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-30 with Education categories.
This book presents the most complete set of analytical, normative, and historical discussions of majority decision making to date. One chapter critically addresses the social-choice approach to majority decisions, whereas another presents an alternative to that approach. Extensive case studies discuss majority voting in the choice of religion in early modern Switzerland, majority voting in nested assemblies such as the French Estates-General and the Federal Convention, majority voting in federally organized countries, qualified majority voting in the European Union Council of Ministers, and majority voting on juries. Other chapters address the relation between majority decisions and cognitive diversity, the causal origin of majority decisions, and the pathologies of majority decision making. Two chapters, finally, discuss the counter-majoritarian role of courts that exercise judicial review. The editorial Introduction surveys conceptual, causal, and normative issues that arise in the theory and practice of majority decisions.