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Real Power to the People: A Novel Approach to Electoral Reform in British Columbia
R. B. Herath
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Description for Real Power to the People: A Novel Approach to Electoral Reform in British Columbia
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Real Power to the People describes a unique experiment in democracy that took place during 2004-2005. In this experiment, the government of British Columbia gave its citizens the power to take control of its electoral reform process and make a final decision. This new approach to electoral reform was implemented through a citizens' assembly of 160 randomly selected, nonpartisan British Columbians and a referendum. The citizens' assembly first studied the different electoral options, listened to the views of their fellow citizens, and recommended a new electoral system for British Columbia. Later, all British Columbians took part in making a final ... Read more
Real Power to the People describes a unique experiment in democracy that took place during 2004-2005. In this experiment, the government of British Columbia gave its citizens the power to take control of its electoral reform process and make a final decision. This new approach to electoral reform was implemented through a citizens' assembly of 160 randomly selected, nonpartisan British Columbians and a referendum. The citizens' assembly first studied the different electoral options, listened to the views of their fellow citizens, and recommended a new electoral system for British Columbia. Later, all British Columbians took part in making a final ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
244
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761836858
SKU
V9780761836858
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About R. B. Herath
R.B. Herath is an author, poet, dramatist, and a political reformer. He holds a Ph.D. in organizational behavior. He is an advocate for the need for greater citizen participation in democratic rule through his numerous writings and active participation in politics. Dr. Herath co-founded and led a democratic party in his country of origin, Sri Lanka.
Reviews for Real Power to the People: A Novel Approach to Electoral Reform in British Columbia
Real Power to the People is a must all for readers interested in electoral reform, and that means everybody who is interested in politics in Sri Lanka....This is an attractively styled and well written book; I recommend it to you.
Kumar David
Sunday Island
This book adds to the growing literature on the British Columbia Citizens' Assembly ... Read more
Kumar David
Sunday Island
This book adds to the growing literature on the British Columbia Citizens' Assembly ... Read more