Discover the transformative potential of democratic governance with *Deliberative Democracy*, a pivotal entry in the *Political Science* series. This book explores the core principles of deliberative democracy—dialogue, reasoned debate, and collective decision-making—and examines how these practices can enhance democratic governance and public engagement.
Chapters Overview:
1. Deliberative Democracy: Foundations of reasoned debate and collective decision-making.
2. Direct Democracy: Intersection of direct voting and deliberative processes.
3. Participatory Democracy: Enhancing citizen involvement in policy-making.
4. Deliberative Opinion Poll: Gathering informed public opinions.
5. James S. Fishkin: Contributions of a key figure in deliberative democracy.
6. Sortition: Selecting representatives by lottery for fairness.
7. Citizens' Assembly: Role and effectiveness in public engagement.
8. Online Deliberation: Potential and challenges of digital democratic tools.
9. Jane Mansbridge: Influential theories in deliberative democracy.
10. Epistemic Democracy: Knowledge and reason in decision-making.
11. Anticipatory Exclusion: Impact of exclusion on democratic outcomes.
12. Radical Democracy: Challenging traditional democratic structures.
13. John Dryzek: Key theories and contributions.
14. Jane Mansbridge Bibliography: Comprehensive resource for further research.
15. Cristina Lafont: Relevance of her ideas to contemporary debates.
16. John Gastil: Overview of influential research.
17. Deliberative Referendum: Improving decision-making through deliberation.
18. Hélène Landemore: Impact of her innovative ideas.
19. Oral Democracy: Face-to-face communication in deliberative processes.
20. America in One Room: Assessing a major deliberative democracy project.
21. Global Assembly: Addressing global issues through deliberative governance.
*Deliberative Democracy* provides essential insights into the practices that can transform democratic systems, making it a valuable addition to any collection.