Creating a Democratic Public: The Struggle for Urban Participatory Democracy During the Progressive Era

Creating a Democratic Public: The Struggle for Urban Participatory Democracy During the Progressive Era Mattson Kevin Wydawca: Pennsylvania State University Press Data wydania: 1997 ISBN: 9780271017235 Liczba stron: 216 Format: 152 x 228 x 14 Rodzaj oprawy: Paperback / softback Opis produktu: Beginning with an analysis of the work of early activists and the social centres movement in the USA, the author shows how democratic participation grew into a national phenomenon and cites its achievements and ideals. He explores how public involvement in politics might be fostered today.