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By Popular Demand
John Gastil
其他書名
Revitalizing Representative Democracy Through Deliberative Elections
出版
University of California Press
, 2000-08
主題
History / United States / General
Political Science / General
Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy
Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections
Political Science / American Government / General
ISBN
0520223659
9780520223653
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=L7gwDwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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"By Popular Demand
tackles two important issues--increasing political participation and restoring trust in government--that are critical to the future of American democracy. John Gastil's careful research makes a solid contribution to the recent literature on the growing divide between the public, elections, and policy decisions. His solutions are worthy of our careful consideration."—Mark Baldassare, author of
When Government Fails: The Orange County Bankruptcy
(California 1998) and
California in the New Millennium: The Changing Social and Political Landscape
(California 2000).
"In an era of political cynicism, a new movement of citizen empowerment is afoot. Encouraging active involvement through community dialogue and deliberation, advocates of strong democracy are designing innovative processes in which ordinary citizens can work through difficult public issues by constructive and respectful talk. John Gastil's new book
By Popular Demand: Revitalizing Representative Democracy by Deliberative Elections
is a new landmark work in the literature of politics and communication and should be read by everyone interested in the revitalization of democracy."—Stephen W. Littlejohn, President Public Dialogue Consortium
"By Popular Demand
is a persuasively argued account of the deficiencies of the U.S. electoral system. Gastil provides a wealth of insights into the frequent disconnect between politicians and their constituents. His solution for the ails of popular representation--including on voters' ballots the correspondence between legislators' positions and those of citizen panels--should provoke spirited debate among scholars, journalists, and policymakers alike."—Mark A. Smith, University of Washington
John Gastil makes a compelling case for a more deliberative approach to electing officials in the United States. He understands the potential for public deliberation and the barriers to it. Anyone interested in improving the representativeness of the electoral process should take note of this book and its provocative proposal. As Gastil masterfully demonstrates, a deliberative citizenry provides both the knowledge and will required to legitimate democratic governance."—David Mathews, President, Kettering Foundation
"Hallelujah for John Gastil! He's right on target that citizens must regain their place in our politics and public life. His call to create more places for citizens to talk deeply about their concerns and hopes is one we must all heed."—Richard C. Harwood, Founder and President of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation
