{"product_id":"democracy-on-demand-matt-qvortrup-9781526158956","title":"Democracy on Demand: Holding Power to Account","description":"\u003cp\u003eDirect democracy makes you richer. Research shows that the average citizen earns nearly a $1000 for every referendum held, and that a strong correlation exists between the frequency of referendums and a GDP per capita. Referendums can also improve the quality of democracy. So why don't we see more? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on a three decades of research, Qvortrup presents a definitive statement on the benefits and history referendums, including examples of how this instrument of democracy has been both utilised and abused. The book outlines the history of referendums, explains when politicians have submitted issues to the voters, why these votes have been won or lost - and ultimately why it matters. Uniquely, the book also examines the role of social media in referendum campaigns and make suggestions for improving the process of direct democracy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in a lucid style by one of the world's leading experts on referendums, Democracy on demand is a timely reminder of the importance of democracy in our politics, offering new insights into how direct democracy can both improve our lives and at the same time strengthen our societies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Qvortrup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1526158957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781526158956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Manchester University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/03\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.80d","brand":"Matt Qvortrup","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44045440745727,"sku":"9781526158956","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_902b9362-6505-47ee-bb83-1d4d266b84fd.jpg?v=1684978765","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/democracy-on-demand-matt-qvortrup-9781526158956","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}