The Initiative And Referendum (1902)

By Hermann Lieb

Book Overview

The Initiative and Referendum, written by Hermann Lieb and originally published in 1902, is a comprehensive analysis of the political tools known as the initiative and referendum. These tools, which allow citizens to propose and vote on legislation directly, were relatively new at the time of publication and were being widely debated as a means of increasing democracy and reducing corruption in government.Lieb's book provides a historical overview of the development of the initiative and referendum in various countries, including Switzerland and the United States. He also discusses the legal and practical implications of these tools, including the challenges of implementing them effectively and the potential consequences for representative democracy.Throughout the book, Lieb argues that the initiative and referendum are essential components of a truly democratic system, as they allow citizens to take an active role in shaping their own government. He also acknowledges the potential drawbacks of these tools, including the risk of demagoguery and the difficulty of ensuring that all citizens have equal access to the process.Overall, The Initiative and Referendum is a seminal work on the topic of direct democracy and remains relevant to contemporary discussions about political participation and accountability.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437288820
• ISBN13: 9781437288827
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"