Christopher H. Achen
Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government (Princeton Studies in Political Behavior)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691169446
- author:
- Christopher H. Achen
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press (26 April 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 408
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 3.3 x 23.6 cm
- Genre:
- Government Citizenship Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government challenges the traditional view of democratic politics and government. Drawing on social-scientific evidence, Christopher Achen and Larry Bartels argue that voters do not control the course of public policy, even indirectly.
The authors show that voters' choices are often driven by social identities and partisan loyalties rather than political issues. This means that elections can be influenced by factors beyond the control of the parties involved, leading to outcomes that are essentially random.
By rethinking our understanding of democratic government, Achen and Bartels provide a powerful challenge to conventional thinking. Their book offers a fresh perspective on the realities and potential of democratic politics.
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