Debating Deliberative Democracy

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Debating Deliberative Democracy is written by James S. Fishkin and published by John Wiley & Sons. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0470680466 (ISBN 10) and 9780470680469 (ISBN 13).

Debating Deliberative Democracy explores the nature and value of deliberation, the feasibility and desirability of consensus on contentious issues, the implications of institutional complexity and cultural diversity for democratic decision making, and the significance of voting and majority rule in deliberative arrangements. Investigates the nature and value of deliberation, the feasibility and desirability of consensus on contentious issues, the implications of institutional complexity and cultural diversity for democratic decision making, and the significance of voting and majority rule in deliberative arrangements. Includes focus on institutions and makes reference to empirical work. Engages a debate that cuts across political science, philosophy, the law and other disciplines.