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Viswanathan, Renuka

Bless this mess : A search for democracy / By Renuka Viswanathan - Chandigarh White Falcon Publishing 2025 - v, 229 pages 24 cm.

1. A Search for Democracy- The point of the book;
2. Personal and Political- My lifelong fascination with politics;
3. Everybody Loves Democracy- Why would they?;
4. An identikit for Democracy- Leti define and mark a democracy;
5. Powerless People- Six reasons why democratic governments do not have the support of the majority;
6. Where Have All the Votes Gonet- The art of gaming voters lists;
7. The Umpire of Democracy- The myth of an independent judiciary and the unknown story of the removal of an honest judge;
8. Promises to Keep- Making elected representatives accountable between elections;
9. It's Not Fair- Democracy hardly improves the lot of women;
10. No, Minister- When politicians meet bureaucrats;
11. Caste and the Political Scene- How caste affiliations determine voter behaviour and alter political outcomes;
12. Miles to Go- A roundup of our discoveries about democracy.


ISBN: 9789349311404 (Paperback)

Dewey Class. No.: 321.8