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The Semi-Sovereign People

A Realist's View of Democracy in America
Book • 1960
In 'The Semi-Sovereign People', E.E.

Schattschneider critiques pluralist theories of democracy, arguing that a competitive party system is essential for citizen participation in decision-making.

He highlights the upper-class bias in pressure group politics and advocates for a more inclusive political process through party competition.

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Jonah Goldberg
as a book by political scientist E.E. Schatz Snyder, referencing the concept of expanding the scope of conflict.
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