Foundations of Representative Democracy

by Lance deHaven-Smith

Foundations of Representative Democracy analyzes a unique collection of works. This book relates how great philosophers of political theory such as Plato, Aristotle, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Thomas Jefferson contributed to what we now know as «representative democracy». Professor deHaven-Smith enhancesthe reader's comprehension and ability to identify the nexus between classical ideas and representative democracy by discussing major themes, key points, and implications found in these classical works. This is an excellent resource for anyone involved in government - ranging from public administrators to politicians to academia and students.

414 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1999

About the author

Lance deHaven-Smith is Professor Emeritus at the Reubin O'D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University.

A former president of the Florida Political Science Association, deHaven-Smith is the author of more than a dozen books, and has appeared on numerous U.S. television and radio programs.

He is the author of Conspiracy Theory in America (University of Texas Press, 2013).