This book explores the political and legal institutions necessary for a democratic socialism in advanced industrial societies. It argues that a democratic socialist society needs a firm framework of public law, and a formal constitution. Populist conceptions of direct democracy and informal justice are argued to be inadequate as the primary means of democratic control in a complex society; likewise Marxist views of the "withering away of the state" are challenged as utopian.
The book maintains that radical reforms in political institutions are necessary in order to effect social change.
| ISBN: | 9780415649643 |
| Publication date: | 13th July 2012 |
| Author: | Q Paul |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: Political Science |
| Genres: |
Political science and theory |
This book explores the political and legal institutions necessary for a democratic socialism in advanced industrial societies. It argues that a democratic socialist society needs a firm framework of public law, and a formal constitution.
Law, Socialism and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 9) features in the following genres: Political science and theory
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Law, Socialism and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 9) was written by Q Paul and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Law, Socialism and Democracy (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 9) has 192 pages
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