Swiss Democracy: Possible Solutions to Conflict in Multicultural Societies

by Wolf Linder

An updated 3rd edition of this authoritative analysis of Swiss democracy, the institutions of federalism, and consensus democracy through political power sharing. Linder analyzes the scope and limits of citizens' participation in direct democracy, which distinguishes Switzerland from most parliamentary systems.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

246 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1994

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was not the sort of book you stay up past your bedtime for, but it was a thorough explanation of how democracy works in Switzerland, and how it came to be. The author also honestly examined its good and bad points and how different aspects of the Swiss system are being used , or could be used, elsewhere.

[Logan Streondj · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very thoroughly researched book about Swiss democracy with many citations and sources. I learned about the Canton system and the aspects of direct democracy and electoral democracy how they differ, compliment and interact with each other.
Learned about some of the benefits and downsides of the Swiss system.
Overall is a good book explaining the Swiss system.

[Andrew Roxby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of the current structure of Swiss democracy, in my mind possibly the most elegant extant democratic system. Clear, well written and comprehensive.

[John Conway · Rating 4 out of 5]

How a United Ireland would probably work if it happens