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OverviewDrawing on a range of data from across disciplines, this book explores a series of fundamental questions surrounding the nature, working and effects of democracy, considering the reasons for the emergence and spread of democratic government, the conditions under which it endures or collapses – and the role of wealth in this process – and the peaceful nature of dealings between democracies. With emphasis on the ‘ordinary’ voter, the author employs rational choice theory to examine the motivations of voters and their levels of political knowledge and rationality, as well as the special interests, incentives and corruption of politicians. A theoretically informed and empirically illustrated study of the birth and downfall of democracies, the extent of voters’ political knowledge and ignorance, the logic of political behaviour in both open and closed regimes, and the international effects of democratic rule, Rational Choice and Democratic Government: A Sociological Approach will appeal to scholars with interests in political sociology, political psychology, economics and political science. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tibor Rutar (University of Maribor, Slovenia)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781032000688ISBN 10: 1032000686 Pages: 154 Publication Date: 23 September 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTibor Rutar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Maribor, Slovenia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |