Pluralism: Developments in the Theory and Practice of Democracy (The World of Political Science - The Development of the Discipline) - Softcover

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Synopsis

The book focuses on the study of democratic processes. Special emphasis is put (1) on the existence of a diversity of (e. g. socio-economic, ethno-cultural,.) interests and the transformation of this diversity into public policies, (2) on the participatory features of democracy and on barriers to individual and group participation due to disparities in economic and political resources.

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About the Author

Avigail Eisenberg is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Victoria. She is author of Reconstructing Political Pluralism and co-editor of Painting the Maple: Essays on Race, Gender and the Construction of Canada.

Review

With its disciplinary tilt towards political pluralism this book will prove useful for students and academics. (Political Studies Review)

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