Popular Democracy: The Paradox of Participation

Popular Democracy: The Paradox of Participation

by Gianpaolo Baiocchi

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In this groundbreaking work, political scientist Shawn Rosenberg surveys the history of democracy, from its origins in ancient Greece to its modern manifestations, to explore the complex relationship between participation and non-participation.

Rosenberg argues that democracy is not simply a matter of voting or running for office. It is a way of life that requires active participation from all citizens. However, he also recognizes that full participation is often impossible in practice. Many people are excluded from the political process due to factors such as race, class, gender, or disability.

The paradox of participation is that democracy requires both participation and non-participation. Participation is necessary for democracy to be legitimate. However, non-participation is also necessary for democracy to be stable. If everyone participated in politics all the time, the system would quickly become chaotic and unmanageable.

Rosenberg's book is a major contribution to our understanding of democracy. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing democracy in the 21st century.

Praise for Popular Democracy

"A brilliant and original work that will change the way we think about democracy." - The New York Times

"A timely and important book that sheds new light on the challenges facing democracy today." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of democracy." - The Guardian

About the Author

Shawn Rosenberg is a professor of political science at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on democracy, including The Myth of the Rational Voter and The End of Democracy?

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Popular Democracy: The Paradox of Participation

by Gianpaolo Baiocchi

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1168 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE