Democracy for Busy People Tapa blanda - 2023

New. <b>Advances an alternative approach to democratic reform that focuses on building institutions that empower people who have little time for politics.</b><br />  <br /> How do we make democracy more equal? Although in theory, all citizens in a democracy have the right to participate in politics, time-consuming forms of participation often advantage some groups over others. Where some citizens may have time to wait in long lines to vote, to volunteer for a campaign, to attend community board meetings, or to stay up to date on national, state, and local news, other citizens struggle to do the same. Since not all people have the time or inclination to devote substantial energy to politics, certain forms of participation exacerbate existing inequalities.<br />  <br /><i>Democracy for Busy People</i> takes up the very real challenge of how to build a democracy that empowers people with limited time for politics. While many plans… Leer más

Univ of Chicago Pr, 2023. Paperback. New. 256 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.