Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government Book by Christopher H. Achen and Larry Bartels

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✅ Stitched binding

✅ Matte cover

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✅ Language - English

✅ Dimensions - 5.5 x 8.26 inches

✅ Pages amount 466

✅ summary:

*Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government* by Christopher H. Achen and Larry Bartels challenges the conventional view of democracy, arguing that elections do not necessarily result in governments that are responsive to the will of the people. The authors explore the idea that voters are often uninformed and driven by biases, emotional reactions, and party loyalty rather than rational decision-making. They contend that public opinion is often not a reliable guide for policymaking, and that elections are shaped by factors beyond voters' control, such as elite interests and systemic inequalities. The book calls for a more nuanced understanding of how democracies function and the limitations of electoral systems in truly representing the public's desires.