Ours is an era of stunted public discourse, this text argues, where instant polls, 900 numbers, orchestrated petitions and talk-show campaigning appear to have overwhelmed participatory democracy. What has become of the freely reasoned public debate and informed consent of the governed that, as cherished principle, we hold will produce better leaders and better public decisions? Where or what is the voice of the people today?
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Ours is an era of stunted public discourse, this text argues, where instant polls, 900 numbers, orchestrated petitions and talk-show campaigning appear to have overwhelmed participatory democracy. What has become of the freely reasoned public debate and informed consent of the governed that, as cherished principle, we hold will produce better leaders and better public decisions? Where or what is the voice of the people today?
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Very Good. Very Good DJ. Printing Not Spec. n/a. 8vo = over 9" 204pp. Hardcover. Clean interior and exterior. No highlights or markings in text. Bright copy. Strong and tight binding. DJ is matte, clean, crisp. DJ has wear along edges.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780300065565.