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Swiss Democracy in a Nutshell
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An accessible, illustrated introduction to Switzerland’s unique form of
democracy. Written by well-known comedian and political scientist
Vincent Kucholl, and illustrated by Mix & Remix, the book is both
for those new to Switzerland as well as anyone who would like to finally
understand direct democracy, political parties, or what goes on in
Bern.
Author
Vincent Kucholl
Vincent Kucholl was born in 1975 and studied political science at the universities of Lausanne and Geneva before turning to drama and stand-up comedy. He appears regularly on Swiss radio, television, and the internet, known best for his characters on the TV show "120 secondes", with whom he toured French-speaking Switzerland in 2013-2014. He is the lead editor of the "Comprendre collection" at Editions Loisirs et Pédagogie in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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