""By Popular Demand tackles two important issues--increasing
political participation and restoring trust in government--that are
critical to the future of American democracy. John Gastil's careful
research makes a solid contribution to the recent literature on the
growing divide between the public, elections, and policy decisions.
His solutions are worthy of our careful consideration."--Mark
Baldassare, author of "When Government Fails: The Orange County
Bankruptcy (California 1998) and "California in the New Millennium:
The Changing Social and Political Landscape (California 2000).
"In an era of political cynicism, a new movement of citizen
empowerment is afoot. Encouraging active involvement through
community dialogue and deliberation, advocates of strong democracy
are designing innovative processes in which ordinary citizens can
work through difficult public issues by constructive and respectful
talk. John Gastil's new book "By Popular Demand: Revitalizing
Representative Democracy by Deliberative Elections is a new
landmark work in the literature of politics and communication and
should be read by everyone interested in the revitalization of
democracy."--Stephen W. Littlejohn, President Public Dialogue
Consortium
""By Popular Demand is a persuasively argued account of the
deficiencies of the U.S. electoral system. Gastil provides a wealth
of insights into the frequent disconnect between politicians and
their constituents. His solution for the ails of popular
representation--including on voters' ballots the correspondence
between legislators' positions and those of citizen panels--should
provoke spirited debate among scholars, journalists, and
policymakers alike."--Mark A. Smith,University of Washington
John Gastil makes a compelling case for a more deliberative
approach to electing officials in the United States. He understands
the potential for public deliberation and the barriers to it.
Anyone interested in improving the representativeness of the
electoral process should take note of this book and its provocative
proposal. As Gastil masterfully demonstrates, a deliberative
citizenry provides both the knowledge and will required to
legitimate democratic governance."--David Mathews, President,
Kettering Foundation
"Hallelujah for John Gastil! He's right on target that citizens
must regain their place in our politics and public life. His call
to create more places for citizens to talk deeply about their
concerns and hopes is one we must all heed."--Richard C. Harwood,
Founder and President of The Harwood Institute for Public
Innovation
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