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Conceptions of and Corrections to Majoritarian Tyranny.
The fundamental tenet of democracy is that the majority rules. Yet as James Madison wrote, 'Wherever the real power in a Government lies, there is the danger of oppression.' In this focused new work, Don Beahm synthesizes some of the most powerful conceptualizations of, and corrections to,...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Lanham :
Lexington Books,
2002.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1
- Introduction; Historical Examples of Tyranny of the Majority; Approach; Note; References; Chapter 2
- Madison; Madison's Tyranny of the Majority; Madison's Addition to the Definition of Tyranny; Madison's Perception of Rights; Madison's Corrections to the Tyranny of the Majority; References; Chapter 3
- Tocqueville; Tocqueville's Tyranny of the Majority; Tocqueville's Addition to the Definition of Tyranny; Tocqueville's Perception of Rights; Tocqueville's Corrections to the Tyranny of the Majority.
- Guinier's Corrections to the Tyranny of the MajorityWhat Dahl and Guinier Might Say to Each Other; References; Chapter 6
- A Synthesis of Perspectives on the American Dilemma; A Synthesis of the Tyranny of the Majority; A Synthesis of the Definition of Tyranny; A Synthesis of Rights; A Synthesis of the Corrections to the Tyranny of the Majority; Conclusion; References; Index; About the Author.