Abstract

Shows that current elitist theories are based on an inadequate understanding of the early writings of democratic theory and that much sociological evidence has been ignored.

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DemocracyDemocratic theoryPolitical scienceSociologyPoliticsLaw

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Carole Pateman (1970). Participation and Democratic Theory. Cambridge University Press eBooks . https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511720444

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