Challenging the common assumption that models of direct democracy and representative democracy are necessarily at odds, Direct Democracy Worldwide demonstrates

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

Offers a comparative study of the origins, performance, and reform of contemporary mechanisms of direct democracy.

Over the last 30 years referendums have played an increasingly important role in determining government policy. Recent high profile referendums in Scotland, Cat

Modern direct democracy has recently become an important element of political life in many countries. These developments can be observed at the national, region