Zsuzsanna Chappell
Deliberative Democracy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230252165
- author:
- Zsuzsanna Chappell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 155 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Political Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Deliberative Democracy: A Critical Introduction by Zsuzsanna Chappell explores the concept of deliberative democracy as a potential solution to the alienation from politics in advanced democracies. This book provides a systematic introduction to the theories and debates in the field, combining theoretical analysis with a detailed critique of both theory and practice. Chappell examines the core values of deliberative democrats and evaluates the implementation of deliberative practices at various levels, including local, national, and global contexts. The author considers whether meaningful deliberative reform can be introduced in existing democracies and charts future directions for contemporary democratic thought. By addressing fundamental questions about deliberative democracy, this book offers a state-of-the-art account of the field, making it an ideal starting point for understanding the core concepts of deliberative democracy.