[ { DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY (CAMBRIDGE STUDIES IN THE THEORY OF DEMOCRACY #1) } ] by Elster, Jon (AUTHOR) Mar-01-1998 [ Hardcover ]

Cambridge Studies in the Theory of Democracy

by Jon Elster

Australia's John Uhr evaluates the role and performance of his country's parliament. Uhr looks at the place of representative assemblies in liberal political theory and examines ways in which deliberative democracy might be made more effective and meaningful in Australia. Combining political theory with first-hand knowledge, Uhr makes an important contribution to political debate.

Genres: Philosophy, Research, Politics

Hardcover

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

Jon Elster ، born 22 February 1940, Oslo) is a Norwegian social and political theorist who has authored works in the philosophy of social science and rational choice theory. He is also a notable proponent of analytical Marxism, and a critic of neoclassical economics and public choice theory, largely on behavioral and psychological grounds.

In 2016, he was awarded the 22nd Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science for his contributions to political science.

Reviews

[Sergei Moska · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quality of the essays varies. Some are critical, some are fun, some are tedious. Not many feel like essential reading. Not nearly as good as the Deliberative Democracy anthology edited by Rheg