Bringing together ten leading researchers in the field of deliberative democracy, this important book examines the features of a Deliberative Mini-Public (DMP) and considers how DMPs link into democratic systems. It examines the core design features of DMPs and their role in the broader policy process and takes stock of the characteristics that distinguish them from other forms of citizen participation. In doing so, the book offers valuable insights into the contributions that DMPs can make not only to the policy process, but also to the broader agenda of revitalising democracy in contemporary times.

About the Author
Nicole Curato is Associate Professor at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance, University of Canberra, Australia. David M. Farrell is Chair of Politics and Head of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin, Ireland. Brigitte Geissel is Professor of Political Science and Political Sociology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. Kimmo Groenlund is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Social Science Research Institute, Abo Akademi University, Finland. Patricia Mockler is a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Studies at Queen's University, Canada. Jean-Benoit Pilet is Professor of Political Science, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. Alan Renwick is Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit and Associate Professor of British Politics, University College London, UK. Jonathan Rose is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies, Queen's University, Canada. Maija Setala is Professor in Political Science at the University of Turku, Finland. Jane Suiter is Director of the Institute for Future Media and Journalism and Professor in the School of Communications, Dublin City University, Ireland.


Book Information
ISBN 9781529214109
Author Nicole Curato
Format Hardback
Page Count 178
Imprint Bristol University Press
Publisher Bristol University Press