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Referendums Around the World

Referendums Around the World

Matt Qvortrup

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Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2014
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Ciencias políticas y teoría
ISBN:
9781349348404
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Surveying all referendums around the world since 1793, Dr Qvortrup and contributors provide a thorough account of why and when citizens have been asked to vote on policy issues. Referendums Around the World is essential reading for political scientists and others interested in direct democracy as well as representative government.

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