Politics without politicians : the case for citizen rule
Landemore, Hélène, 1976-2026
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Politicians make big promises, deliver little to nothing and keep the game rigged in their favour. But what can we do? With disarming clarity and a deep sense of urgency, political theorist Hélène Landemore argues that electoral politics is broken but democracy isn't. We've just been doing it wrong. Drawing on ancient Athenian practices and contemporary citizens' assemblies, Landemore champions an alternative approach that is alive, working and growing around the world: civic lotteries that select everyday people to govern, not as career politicians but as temporary stewards of the common good.When regular citizens come together in this way, they make smarter, fairer, more forward-thinking decisions, often bringing out the best in one another.
Main title:
Politics without politicians : the case for citizen rule / Hélène Landemore.
Author:
Landemore, Hélène, 1976-, author
Imprint:
London : Allen Lane, 2026.
Collation:
320 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9780241649169 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
323.042
Language:
English
BRN:
9047503
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Library | Adult non-fiction | 323.042Politics and Government | On order |