Innovative democratic institutions have been developed to engage citizens directly in deliberations about public policy. All around the globe ordinary people are being invited to contribute their considered views on complex policy issues to decision makers. The Politics of Public Deliberation explor[...]
Explores the processes, contexts and influences affecting contemporary environmental decisions, with practical examples throughout and three extensive case studies. This book considers the influence of different value systems; the institutions and actors involved, such as government and the public; [...]