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Politicians have failed us. But democracy doesnt have to. nBought by special interests, detached from real life, obsessed with re-election. Politicians make big promises, deliver nothing, and keep the game rigged in their favor. n nBut what can we do? n nIn Politics Without Politicians, acclaimed political theorist Hélène Landemore lays out a radical idea: What if we didnt need politicians at all? What if everyday people--under the right conditions--could govern better than the elites in office? n nLandemore dismantles the myths that keep power in the hands of the few--the claim that ordinary people are too biased, too ignorant, too easily swayed. The truth? Politicians have the same flaws, but with far greater incentives to serve special interests. Meanwhile, when regular citizens deliberate, they make smarter, fairer, and more forward-thinking decisions. n nThis book reimagines democracy as it was meant to be: n n nn n- A system where power truly belongs to the people--not just at the ballot box, but in shaping the laws and policies that govern our lives. n- A politics free from corruption--where deliberation, not campaign cash and corporate lobbying, drives decision-making. n- A democracy where everyone has a voice--not just the wealthiest, most connected, or most powerful. nWith sharp analysis and real-world examples--from citizens assemblies shaping constitutional change to deliberative councils tackling climate policy---Landemore shows how we can move beyond a broken system and reclaim democracy for ourselves. n nThis is not a book about whats wrong--its a manifesto for whats possible. If youve ever felt powerless, Politics Without Politicians will show you how we the people can take back democracy.n
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