Horizons of Direct Democracy

Yavor Tarinski presents the definitive primer on the politics of direct democracy, surveying the political thought of philosphers like Cornelius Castoriadis, CLR James while also dissecting real-world examples of direct democracy in action from the Baltic, to Latin America, Western Asia, and beyond. This short an accessible volume includes collaborations with two notable social-ecologists: a foreword by Dr. Eleanor Finley, and an interview with the author conducted by Dr. Modibo Kadalie.

“Yavor Tarinski is extremely timely in this urgent, rigorous, and ambitious exploration of democratic revolution in the twenty-first century. Drawing on a truly rich array of examples, historical lessons, and practical cases, he illuminates how authority can be equitably shared and collectively managed, ensuring that no realm of society is elevated above others.”
—Eleanor Finley, author of Practicing Social Ecology: From Bookchin to Rojava and Beyond.

“I was enthralled by [Tarinski’s] intricate knowledge of so many different forms of democracy. … We are fellow travelers, for sure.”
—Modibo Kadalie, author of Intimate Direct Democracy: Fort Mose, the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Human Quest for Freedom.

“Yavor Tarinski revives the anarchistic spirit and politics of direct democracy in this thorough yet accessible volume, which is destined to become a resource for generations of activists, organizers, students, and scholars to come.”
—Andrew Zonneveld, author of “All Will Be Equalized!”: Georgia’s Freedom Seekers of the Swamps, Backwoods, and Sea Islands 1526–1890.