A Preface To Democratic Theory

University of Chicago Press, Chicago and London, 1956. First Edition. Softcover (Illustrated). Good. Illustrator: Illustrated. Foreword by Jerome G. Kerwin, Chairman, Charles R. Walgreen Foundation for this Study of American Institutions, list of illustrations, introduction by author and index. The text is illustrated with tables and graphs. Illustrated paperback binding with yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel and brown and black coloured titles to the back strip. "A Preface to Democratic Theory" explores some problems left unsolved by traditional democratic theory, Professor Dahl examines two influential "model" theories -- The Madisonian, representing the prevailing American doctrine, and its recurring challenger, the Populistic theory -- and argues that they no longer explain how modern democracies operate. He then constructs a model more consistent with modern political science, and, in doing so, develops some unique views of popular sovereignty and the American constitutional system. " -- from the rear panel blurb. Creasing, multiple, to the book corners; some creases to the book panels. Rubbing of the book edges and either side of the back strip. Age toning and some handling marks to the text block edges. Very light age toning of the text block edges. There is a reverse cock of the spine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [2], III - VI, 154 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Politics & Government; United States; Inventory No: 0130896. .