Democracy When the People Are Thinking
Book • 2018
In 'Democracy When the People Are Thinking', James S. Fishkin argues that modern democracies need to better incorporate the will of the people through public deliberation.
He draws on experiments worldwide to demonstrate how deliberative democracy can improve political engagement and decision-making.
The book critiques current democratic practices and proposes solutions like 'Deliberation Day' to enhance citizen participation and informed decision-making.
He draws on experiments worldwide to demonstrate how deliberative democracy can improve political engagement and decision-making.
The book critiques current democratic practices and proposes solutions like 'Deliberation Day' to enhance citizen participation and informed decision-making.
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