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A Democracia / Estudo sobre o governo representativo

By Jaime de Magalhães Lima
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A systematic examination of representative government that surveys its origins, historical development, and current vulnerabilities. The author analyzes causes of democratic instability and assesses competing modes of representation, from class-based delegates to parliamentary practice and plebiscites. Attention is given to political forces such as imperialism, radicalism, party spirit and corruption, and to how the fragmentation of power through elections affects governance. The work discusses the duties and reforming activity of government, the ways popular will is expressed institutionally, and the social and economic questions—including competition and rural grievances—that shape both demands for and limits to representative rule.

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Jaime de Magalhães Lima

Jaime de Magalhães Lima was a Portuguese writer and intellectual known for his diverse contributions to literature and social thought in the 19th century. His works often explore themes of democracy, morality, and the human experience. Notable titles include "A Democracia / Estudo sobre o governo representativo," which examines representative government, and "A Guerra: Depoimentos de Herejes," a reflection on war through the voices of dissenters. Lima's writings also delve into environmental themes, as seen in "Eucalyptos e Acacias: Vinte annos de experiencias." His literary legacy is marked by a commitment to addressing pressing social issues of his time.

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