Tocqueville's view that a virtuous and viable democracy depends on robust associational life has become a cornerstone of contemporary democratic theory. Democratic theorists generally agree that issue networks, recreational associations, support circles, religious groups, unions, advocacy groups, and myriad other kinds of associations enhance democracy by cultivating citizenship, promoting public deliberation, providing voice and representation, and enabling varied forms of governance. Yet...

Esta obra describe las instituciones emergentes de la democracia participativa, analizando su relación con el sistema político, lo mismo que sus fines y objetivos. Se indaga en diversas preguntas: ¿se responsabiliza más a los gobiernos y a los funcionarios electos que a las elecciones?, ¿estas nuevas instituciones sostienen o cuestionan las formas tradicionales de clientelismo?, ¿inducen a que el sistema político sea más receptivo en términos de política y toma de decisiones?, ¿cómo afecta...

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An insightful new take on the life and work of one of the world's most remarkable investors: Warren BuffettIn the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Warren Buffett Way, celebrated author and investor Robert Hagstrom delivers the definitive version of his bestselling compendium of the investment strategies made famous by Warren Buffett. The Warren Buffett Way describes the twelve investment tenets of Warren Buffett's strategy called business-driven in...

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"I am a Dragon Prince of the House of Smoke, and I am in love with the wrong woman." Leksander never meant to fall for an angeling, and he certainly never meant to hurt her. The protection of humanity is his most sacred duty, but how can he do that when he can't even protect the woman he loves? Saving Erelah means saving himself, he'll be useless for anything else until he does, including finding a mate to fulfill a ten-thousand-year-old treaty to keep humanity safe from the fae. While he ...

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