Direct Democracy (2013) Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia (original) (raw)

The encyclopedia entry on Direct Democracy discusses the rise of direct democratic instruments in response to the perceived crisis of representative democracy. It highlights various forms such as referenda and participatory budgeting, emphasizing their potential to enhance transparency and accountability in governance. The piece critiques the limitations of traditional representative systems and examines how social movements have advocated for more participatory approaches, particularly in the context of global communication technologies and multilingual engagement.