Participatory democracy vs. elitist democracy
William R. Nylen, Lawrence C. Dodd · 2003
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"We now live in a world of "Elitist Democracies" essentially constructed of, by and for moneyed, well-connected and ethically-challenged elites. Fortunately, there are alternatives, and that's where Brazil offers valuable lessons. Experiments in local-level participatory democracy, put into practice in Brazil by the Workers Party - South America's largest left-wing party - demonstrate how "Bringing the People Back In" helps revitalize democratic politics. Nylen examines and critically analyzes the Workers Party's experiment in "participatory budgeting," showing both the promise and the practical limitations of efforts to promote "popular participation" and citizen empowerment. The conclusion distills the most important lessons from the Brazilian case study for those interested in reclaiming democracy "of the people, for the people and by the people.""--BOOK JACKET.
Book details
- Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Editions
- 1
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN
- 9781403963062
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