Democracy and Disagreement by Amy Gutmann, Dennis Thompson

Democracy and Disagreement



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Democracy and Disagreement Amy Gutmann, Dennis Thompson
Language: English
Page: 432
Format: pdf
ISBN: 0674197658, 9780674197657
Publisher: Belknap Press

Amazon.com Review

Well-situated at the nexus of several trends in political theory and academic publishing, Democracy and Disagreement addresses contemporary theories of "deliberative democracy" in a highly accessible style intended to bring this important topic to the attention of a wider audience. "Deliberative democracy" is a term used (often rather loosely) to describe a mode of decision-making which privileges participation in debate or dialogue (as opposed to mere polling or casting ballots) as the desirable means for arriving at public judgment. Like another book published this year by a professor of political theory, , by , the intended audience of Gutmann and Thompson's book is the thoughtful general reader who is concerned with reducing the divisiveness of contemporary political debate. For that reason, Democracy and Disagreement leaves behind many academic points of disagreement between liberals, communitarians, and civic republicans, and takes on topics like welfare reform, affirmative action, and health care rationing. The result is an intelligent book, unlikely to completely satisfy academic audiences, but one that generally succeeds at bringing the topic of "deliberative democracy" to the attention of lay readers through clear and lucid prose and well-chosen examples of practical policy issues.

From Library Journal

Any reader familiar with the previous work of Professors Gutmann and Thompson (coeditors of Ethics & Politics, Nelson-Hall, 1990) will be pleased to see they have continued to collaborate on matters central to the vitality and resiliency of our republic. The authors contend that "we suffer from a deliberative deficit not only in our democratic politics but also in our democratic theory." Thus, they seek to revitalize American politics by asking the rest of us to rethink American political thought. It's a daunting task, one whose successful completion is perhaps beyond guarantee. Nonetheless, Gutmann and Thompson, in their focus on "deliberative democracy," offer a detailed diagnosis and persuasive prognosis of public debate and civic virtue in contemporary America. Presenting an alternative theory to the prevailing utilitarian perspective, the authors propose a model for public policymaking that must be taken seriously by citizens and public officials alike. Especially recommended for scholarly libraries.?Stephen Shaw, Northwest Nazarene Coll., Nampa, Id.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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