Book of Donmon Teith

How referendums can diffuse populist tensions by putting power back into the hands of the people Propelled by the belief that government has slipped out of the

Offers a comparative study of the origins, performance, and reform of contemporary mechanisms of direct democracy.

Over the last 30 years referendums have played an increasingly important role in determining government policy. Recent high profile referendums in Scotland, Cat

Modern direct democracy has become an essential element of political life in many countries in Europe and worldwide. The initiative and referendum process offer

Combining an account of the political history and philosophy of the referendum, with a thorough assessment of the practical experiences with referendums in west