Items related to The Protection Of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating...
The Protection Of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating To Electoral Reform. With Other Papers - Softcover
Synopsis
The Protection Of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating To Electoral Reform. With Other Papers — Josiah Phillips Quincy. The book is a 19th-century collection that critiques the structures of democratic representation and caucus-driven politics in America. Through a mix of dialogue, satire, and reform proposals, it argues that while majorities should guide government, the current nominating and voting processes empower manipulative minorities and party managers. Central to the volume is a fable-laced piece on the dangers of caucus control and “the protection of majorities,” which questions the feasibility of minority representation schemes for American practice. Quincy advocates local representation, transparent nominations, and public accountability, proposing mechanisms like a town-wide “Local Nominator” forum and signed ballots to empower ordinary voters. The volume also explores broader social institutions—education, libraries, and endowments—and their roles in shaping civic virtue and political life. Together, these papers present a coherent argument for reforming representation and strengthening democratic practices.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for The Protection Of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating...
Stock Image
The Protection of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating to Electoral Reform. With Other Papers
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780461344950
Buy New
US$ 21.58
US$ 5.55 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available
Stock Image
The Protection of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating to Electoral Reform. With Other Papers
Print on DemandSeller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 409864677
Buy New
US$ 20.40
US$ 8.67 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Protection of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating to Electoral Reform. With Other Papers
Seller: Books Puddle, Woodside, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26404338234
Stock Image
The Protection of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating to Electoral Reform. With Other Papers
Print on DemandSeller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND. Seller Inventory # 18404338224
Buy New
US$ 21.87
US$ 11.17 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Protection of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating to Electoral Reform. With Other Papers
Published by
HardPress Ltd, 2021
ISBN 10: 0461344955
ISBN 13: 9780461344950
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Seller Inventory # B9780461344950
Buy New
US$ 21.58
US$ 21.35 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Protection of Majorities
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina. Seller Inventory # 2145161206
Buy New
US$ 26.63
US$ 55.00 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available