Democracy in the European Union: Towards the Emergence of a Public Sphere: 39 (Routledge Advances in European Politics)

by Liana Giorgi (Editor), Liana Giorgi (Editor), Wayne Parsons (Editor), Ingmar von Homeyer (Editor)

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  Illustrated
  2006

  $153.70

  Examines if there is a public sphere for citizens and their representatives to discuss, deliberate and evaluate issues of public relevance. This book analyzes the intensity of participatory practices in 4 dimensions: mobilization of societal actors; public contestation and debate; openness of decision-making; and responsiveness of policy makers.