Is Democracy Possible?

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Is Democracy Possible?</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> John Burnheim presents bold and original proposals for the working of a new democracy. In particular he provides a radical reinterpretation of the concept and mechanics of representation and a structure that is designed to avoid concentrations of power and powertrading at any level. Among other points he argues that we must abandon mass voting in favour of statistical representation.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>For the second edition of this important work Burnheim reflects upon the impact of the book and upon his current thoughts on the primary issues he raised when it was first published in 1985. Despite a generation of dramatic historical change and intense theoretical interest in issues of global democratisation since then the problems raised remain unsolved. </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Is Democracy Possible?</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> remains a distinctive and provocative discussion of the possibilities for the democratic reorganisation of modern society.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>'Is Democracy Possible? should ... be widely read. It is a clear and freshly written statement of an unconventional and provocative thesis which will stimulate the jaded and annoy the complacent.'</span></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Vernon Bogdabor Times Literary Supplement</em></p><p></p>