A Preface to Democratic Theory, Expanded Edition by Robert A. Dahl (English) Pap

Description: A Preface to Democratic Theory, Expanded Edition by Robert A. Dahl Robert Dahl7;s "Preface "helped launch democratic theory fifty years ago as a new area of study in political science, and it remains the standard introduction to the field. Exploring problems that had been left unsolved by traditional thought on democracy, Dahl here examines two influential models2;the Madisonian, which represents prevailing American doctrine, and its recurring challenger, populist theory2;arguing that they do not accurately portray how modern democracies operate. He then constructs a model more consistent with how contemporary democracies actually function, and, in doing so, develops some original views of popular sovereignty and the American constitutional system.For this fiftieth-anniversary edition, Dahl has written an extensive new afterword that reevaluates Madisonian theory in light of recent research. And in a new foreword, he reflects back on his influential volume and the ways his views have evolved since he wrote it. For any student or scholar of political science, this new material is an essential update on a gold standard in the evolving field of democratic theory.0; "A Preface to Democratic Theory" is well worth the devoted attention of anyone who cares about democracy.1;2; "Political Science Quarterly" FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Robert Dahls Preface helped launch democratic theory fifty years ago as a new area of study in political science, and it remains the standard introduction to the field. Exploring problems that had been left unsolved by traditional thought on democracy, Dahl here examines two influential models—the Madisonian, which represents prevailing American doctrine, and its recurring challenger, populist theory—arguing that they do not accurately portray how modern democracies operate. He then constructs a model more consistent with how contemporary democracies actually function, and, in doing so, develops some original views of popular sovereignty and the American constitutional system. For this fiftieth-anniversary edition, Dahl has written an extensive new afterword that reevaluates Madisonian theory in light of recent research. And in a new foreword, he reflects back on his influential volume and the ways his views have evolved since he wrote it. For any student or scholar of political science, this new material is an essential update on a gold standard in the evolving field of democratic theory. "A Preface to Democratic Theory is well worth the devoted attention of anyone who cares about democracy."—Political Science Quarterly Author Biography Robert A. Dahl is the Sterling Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Yale University. His numerous books include, most recently, How Democratic is the American Constitution? and On Democracy. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Authors Note Foreword: Reflections on A Preface to Democratic Theory Introduction 1. Madisonian Democracy 2. Populistic Democracy 3. Polyarchal Democracy 4. Equality, Diversity, and Intensity 5. American Hybrid Afterword: Reevaluating Madisonian Democracy Index Details ISBN0226134342 Short Title PREFACE TO DEMOCRATIC THEORY Edition Description Expanded Language English ISBN-10 0226134342 ISBN-13 9780226134345 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Edition n.e of expanded ed DOI 10.1604/9780226134345 NZ Release Date 2006-09-01 US Release Date 2006-09-01 UK Release Date 2006-09-01 Author Robert A. Dahl Pages 200 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 2006-09-01 DEWEY 321.801 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2006-09-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131753327;

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