Analytical Theory Of Democracy

Author : Andranik Tangian
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1048 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030396916

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Analytical Theory of Democracy by Andranik Tangian Pdf

This book operationalizes the idea of political representation, which is fundamental to modern democracies. Both individual representatives and representative bodies are evaluated using the indices of popularity (the average percentage of the population whose opinion is represented on topical policy issues) and universality (the percentage of issues for which the prevailing public opinion is represented). Viewed as objective functions, these indices can aid in the search for optimal representatives and representative bodies. By replacing the consistency analysis of the social choice axioms with the calculation of the best compromises, the paradoxes of social choice, such as those of Condorcet and Arrow, can be overcome. These indices also form the core of an alternative election method that is aimed at enhancing policy representation — a recent concept of political representation, which is not supported by the conventional voting systems shaped during the American and French Revolutions. This method is tested in a series of election experiments that focus on implementation details. In addition, non-societal applications such as MCDM, finance or traffic control are considered, where the objects that reflect the properties or behavior of other objects are regarded as their “representatives.” Given its scope, the book will appeal to political scientists, economists and operations researchers, as well as to politicians interested in improving democratic performance and electoral system design.

Author : Carole Pateman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 052129004X

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Participation and Democratic Theory by Carole Pateman Pdf

Shows that current elitist theories are based on an inadequate understanding of the early writings of democratic theory and that much sociological evidence has been ignored.

Author : Ian Shapiro
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0691123969

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The State of Democratic Theory by Ian Shapiro Pdf

What should we expect from democracy, and how likely is it that democracies will live up to those expectations? In The State of Democratic Theory, Ian Shapiro offers a critical assessment of contemporary answers to these questions, lays out his distinctive alternative, and explores its implications for policy and political action. Some accounts of democracy's purposes focus on aggregating preferences; others deal with collective deliberation in search of the common good. Shapiro reveals the shortcomings of both, arguing instead that democracy should be geared toward minimizing domination throughout society. He contends that Joseph Schumpeter's classic defense of competitive democracy is a useful starting point for achieving this purpose, but that it stands in need of radical supplementation--both with respect to its operation in national political institutions and in its extension to other forms of collective association. Shapiro's unusually wide-ranging discussion also deals with the conditions that make democracy's survival more and less likely, with the challenges presented by ethnic differences and claims for group rights, and with the relations between democracy and the distribution of income and wealth. Ranging over politics, philosophy, constitutional law, economics, sociology, and psychology, this book is written in Shapiro's characteristic lucid style--a style that engages practitioners within the field while also opening up the debate to newcomers.

Author : Maija Setälä
Publisher : Springer
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999-04-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780333982822

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Referendums and Democratic Government by Maija Setälä Pdf

Referendums and Democratic Government is the most systematic analysis of the referendum so far. The referendum phenomenon is approached from different perspectives: social choice theory, theories of democracy, a comparative study on 22 democracies, and in-depth case studies of Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. The referendum is not a unitary phenomenon but it serves various functions and different normative goals in the political systems studied. This variation may largely be explained by the differences in the initiating and agenda-setting procedures.

Author : Guillermo O'Donnell,Jorge Vargas Cullell,Osvaldo M. Iazzetta
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780268160678

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The Quality of Democracy by Guillermo O'Donnell,Jorge Vargas Cullell,Osvaldo M. Iazzetta Pdf

In 1996, Guillermo O’Donnell taught a seminar at the University of Notre Dame on democratic theory. One of the questions explored in this class was whether it is possible to define and determine the “quality” of democracy. Jorge Vargas Cullell, a student in this course, returned to his native country of Costa Rica, formed a small research team, and secured funding for undertaking a “citizen audit” of the quality of democracy in Costa Rica. This pathbreaking volume contains O’Donnell’s qualitative theoretical study of the quality of democracy and Vargas Cullell’s description and analysis of the empirical data he gathered on the quality of democracy in Costa Rica. It also includes twelve short, scholarly reflections on the O’Donnell and Cullell essays. The primary goal of this collection is to present the rationale and methodology for implementing a citizen audit of democracy. This book is an expression of a growing concern among policy experts and academics that the recent emergence of numerous democratic regimes, particularly in Latin America, cannot conceal the sobering fact that the efficacy and impact of these new governments vary widely. These variations, which range from acceptable to dismal, have serious consequences for the people of Latin America, many of whom have received few if any benefits from democratization. Attempts to gauge the quality of particular democracies are therefore not only fascinating intellectual exercises but may also be useful practical guides for improving both old and new democracies. This book will make important strides in addressing the increasing practical and academic concerns about the quality of democracy. It will be required reading for political scientists, policy analysts, and Latin Americanists.

Author : Douglas V. Verney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Democracy
ISBN : UCAL:$B139089

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The Analysis of Political Systems by Douglas V. Verney Pdf

Author : Astrid Noren Nilsson,Elizabeth Morrow,Riley Quinn
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781351352178

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An Analysis of Robert A. Dahl's Democracy and its Critics by Astrid Noren Nilsson,Elizabeth Morrow,Riley Quinn Pdf

There are few better examples of analysis – the critical thinking skill of understanding how an argument is built – than Robert Dahl’s Democracy and its Critics. In this work, the American political theorist closely analyzes the democratic political system and then evaluates whether the arguments that are in favor of it are, in fact, rigorous. ¶Dahl sets out to describe democracy’s merits and problems, asking if it really is the worthwhile political system we believe it to be. Knowing that the idea of democracy is now almost universally popular, his detailed analysis leads him to look at a number of regimes that claim to be democratic but do not, in truth, practice democracy. But Dahl is not only interested in uncovering uncomfortable truths. He goes further and creates a set of standards by which we can all decide whether a country really is democratic. Dahl’s analysis of the evidence leads him to conclude that the following criteria must be met for a regime to be considered truly democratic: elected officials control policy-making; there are free and fair elections of officials; everyone must have a right to vote; everyone has the right to run for office; there is freedom of speech; alternative information is available; and people can form free, independent political groups.

Author : David M. Ricci
Publisher : New York : Random House
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCAL:$B563894

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Community Power & Democratic Theory by David M. Ricci Pdf

Author : Andranik Tangian
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642387241

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Mathematical Theory of Democracy by Andranik Tangian Pdf

The mathematical theory of democracy deals with selection of representatives who make decisions on behalf of the whole society. In this book, the notion of representativeness is operationalized with the index of popularity (the average percentage of the population whose opinion is represented on a number of issues) and the index of universality (the frequency of cases when the opinion of a majority is represented). These indices are applied to evaluate and study the properties of single representatives (e.g. president) and representative bodies (e.g. parliament, magistrate, cabinet, jury, coalition). To bridge representative and direct democracy, an election method is proposed that is based not on voting but on indexing candidates with respect to the electorate’s political profile. In addition, societal and non-societal applications are considered.

Author : Maija Setälä
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0333431162

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Referendums and Democratic Government by Maija Setälä Pdf

Author : Adrian Blau
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107098794

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Methods in Analytical Political Theory by Adrian Blau Pdf

A guide to methods in analytical political theory, offering concrete advice and clear examples of good and bad practice.

Author : Frank Fischer,Gerald J. Miller
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351564373

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Handbook of Public Policy Analysis by Frank Fischer,Gerald J. Miller Pdf

The study of public policy and the methods of policy analysis are among the most rapidly developing areas in the social sciences. Policy analysis has emerged to provide a better understanding of the policymaking process and to supply decision makers with reliable policy-relevant knowledge about pressing economic and social problems. Presenting a broad, comprehensive perspective, the Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods covers the historical development of policy analysis, its role in the policy process, and empirical methods. The handbook considers the theory generated by these methods and the normative and ethical issues surrounding their practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this book- Deals with the basic origins and evolution of public policy Examines the stages of the policy-making process Identifies political advocacy and expertise in the policy process Focuses on rationality in policy decision-making and the role of policy networks and learning Details argumentation, rhetoric, and narratives Explores the comparative, cultural, and ethical aspects of public policy Explains primary quantitative-oriented analytical methods employed in policy research Addresses the qualitative sides of policy analysis Discusses tools used to refine policy choices Traces the development of policy analysis in selected national contexts The Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods describes the theoretical debates that have recently defined the field, including the work of postpositivist, interpretivist, and social constructionist scholars. This book also explores the interplay between empirical and normative analysis, a crucial issue running through contemporary debates.

Author : Anthony Downs
Publisher : New York : Harper
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015007226056

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An Economic Theory of Democracy by Anthony Downs Pdf

This book seeks to elucidate its subject-the governing of democratic state-by making intelligible the party politics of democracies. Downs treats this differently than do other students of politics. His explanations are systematically related to, and deducible from, precisely stated assumptions about the motivations that attend the decisions of voters and parties and the environment in which they act. He is consciously concerned with the economy in explanation, that is, with attempting to account for phenomena in terms of a very limited number of facts and postulates. He is concerned also with the central features of party politics in any democratic state, not with that in the United States or any other single country.

Author : Peter deLeon
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1997-08-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781438400785

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Democracy and the Policy Sciences by Peter deLeon Pdf

As originally proposed by Harold Lasswell, the policy sciences were dedicated to democratic governance. But today they are far removed from the democratic process and do little to promote the American democratic system. This book examines how in the context of American history and the development of the policy sciences, a more democratic, participatory policy analysis could be conceptualized in theory and administered in practice. Peter deLeon argues that for the policy sciences to move toward democracy, they must accept a new analytic paradigm that draws heavily on critical thinking and the writing of post-positivism. To further that end, he presents a "minipopulist" procedure that will allow more citizen participation without hamstringing the processes of government.

Author : Peeter Selg,Andreas Ventsel
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030487805

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Introducing Relational Political Analysis by Peeter Selg,Andreas Ventsel Pdf

This book introduces relational thinking to political analysis. Instead of merely providing an overview of possible trajectories for articulating a relational political analysis, Peeter Selg and Andreas Ventsel put forth a concrete relational theory of the political, which has implications for research methodology, culminating in a concrete method they call political form analysis. In addition, they sketch out several applications of this theory, methodology and method. They call their approach “political semiotics” and argue that it is a fruitful way of conducting research on power, governance and democracy – the core dimensions of the political – in a manner that is envisioned in numerous discussions of the “relational turn” in the social sciences. It is the first monograph that attempts to outline an approach to the political that would be relational throughout, from its meta theoretical and theoretical premises through to its methodological implications, methods and empirical applications.