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Democracy for Realists
Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government
Christopher H. Achen · 2016 · 592 pages
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Christopher H. Achen and Larry M. Bartels challenge the romantic notion that democracies are governments "of the people, for the people." Through analysis of electoral data and political behavior, they argue that citizens vote based on group identity, emotion, and loyalty — not on rational evaluation of policies.
The book offers a pessimistic but evidence-based perspective on how democracy actually works and questions whether it can truly reflect the popular will. Essential for anyone who wants to understand politics with challenging clarity.
Book details
| Author | Christopher H. Achen |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2016 |
| Pages | 592 |
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