The Good State: On the Principles of Democracy by A.C. Grayling (English) Hardco

Description: The Good State by A.C. Grayling The foundations upon which our democracies stand are inherently flawed, vulnerable to corrosion from within. What is the remedy?A. C. Grayling makes the case for a clear, consistent, principled and written constitution, and sets out the reforms necessary – among them addressing the imbalance of power between government and Parliament, imposing fixed terms for MPs, introducing proportional representation and lowering the voting age to 16 (the age at which you can marry, gamble, join the army and must pay taxes if you work) – to ensure the intentions of such a constitution could not be subverted or ignored. As democracies around the world show signs of decay, the issue of what makes a good state, one that is democratic in the fullest sense of the word, could not be more important.To take just one example: by the simplest of measures, neither Britain nor the United States can claim to be truly democratic. The most basic tenet of democracy is that no voice be louder than any other. Yet in our first past the post electoral systems a voter supporting a losing candidate is unrepresented, their voice unequal to one supporting a winning candidate, who frequently does not gain a majority of the votes cast. This is just one of a number of problems, all of them showing that democratic reform is a necessity in our contemporary world. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The foundations upon which our democracies stand are inherently flawed, vulnerable to corrosion from within. What is the remedy?A. C. Grayling makes the case for a clear, consistent, principled and written constitution, and sets out the reforms necessary – among them addressing the imbalance of power between government and Parliament, imposing fixed terms for MPs, introducing proportional representation and lowering the voting age to 16 (the age at which you can marry, gamble, join the army and must pay taxes if you work) – to ensure the intentions of such a constitution could not be subverted or ignored. As democracies around the world show signs of decay, the issue of what makes a good state, one that is democratic in the fullest sense of the word, could not be more important.To take just one example: by the simplest of measures, neither Britain nor the United States can claim to be truly democratic. The most basic tenet of democracy is that no voice be louder than any other. Yet in our first past the post electoral systems a voter supporting a losing candidate is unrepresented, their voice unequal to one supporting a winning candidate, who frequently does not gain a majority of the votes cast. This is just one of a number of problems, all of them showing that democratic reform is a necessity in our contemporary world. Author Biography Anthony Clifford Grayling CBE FRSA FRSL, commonly known as A. C. Grayling, is a British philosopher and author. He was born in Northern Rhodesia and spent most of his childhood there and in Malawi. Review A brilliant exploration of democracy as it is and as it should be. * Kirkus *...a fierce challenge to the Westminster system. * Justin Kempf, Democracy Paradox * Promotional As democracy shows signs of decay, how do we not only arrest its decline but build something better – a state which is democratic in the fullest sense? Review Text ...a fierce challenge to the Westminster system. Review Quote ...a fierce challenge to the Westminster system. Promotional "Headline" As democracy shows signs of decay, how do we not only arrest its decline but build something better o a state which is democratic in the fullest sense? Details ISBN1786077183 Author A.C. Grayling Pages 256 Publisher Oneworld Publications Year 2020 ISBN-10 1786077183 ISBN-13 9781786077189 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-02-27 Imprint Oneworld Publications Subtitle On the Principles of Democracy Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.441 Short Title The Good State Language English UK Release Date 2020-02-27 NZ Release Date 2020-02-27 Alternative 9780861540129 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-02-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126888082;

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