Parliamentarism and Encyclopaedism: Parliamentary Democracy in an Age of Fragmentation

This book explores how modern parliamentarism produces and organizes political knowledge, arguing that the representative function of parliaments has cognitive value and impacts democratic decision-making. It examines the relationship between knowledge and democratic decision-making from ancient times to modernity, challenging and provoking important questions about how parliaments work and legislate.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This captivating book delves into a profound aspect of modern parliamentarism, shedding light on its remarkable capacity to generate and organize political knowledge. It argues that to fully comprehend the essence of modern parliamentarism, one must delve into the cognitive significance inherent in the representative role played by parliaments within the political community. Through an in-depth examination of the 'encyclopaedic patterns' underlying modern parliamentarism, the book seeks to unravel the intricate relationship between knowledge and democratic decision-making. Spanning from ancient times to modernity, this thought-provoking work addresses the fundamental question of how parliaments function and legislate. It is a truly innovative and thought-provoking masterpiece, challenging readers to contemplate the intricacies of parliamentary processes and their profound impact on shaping the political landscape. By posing crucial questions about the role of parliaments in the modern world, this book encourages us to reevaluate our understanding of democracy and the role of knowledge in shaping public policy.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 251 x 178 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509963911