{"product_id":"public-participation-for-21st-century-democracy-isbn-9781118688403","title":"Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive text on the theory and practice of public participation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by two leaders in the field, \u003ci\u003ePublic Participation for 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century Democracy \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the theory and practice of public participation in decision-making and problem-solving. It examines how public participation developed over time to include myriad thick, thin, and conventional opportunities, occurring in both face-to-face meetings and online settings. The book explores the use of participation in various arenas, including education, health, land use, and state and federal government. It offers a practical framework for thinking about how to engage citizens effectively, and clear explanations of participation scenarios, tactics, and designs. Finally, the book provides a sensible approach for reshaping our participation infrastructure to meet the needs of public officials and citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is filled with illustrative examples of innovative participatory activities, and numerous sources for more information. This important text puts the spotlight on the need for long-term, cross-sector, participation planning, and provides guidance for leaders, citizens, activists, and others who are determined to improve the ways that participation and democracy function. \u003ci\u003ePublic Participation for 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps students and practitioners understand the history, theory, and practice  of public participation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains a wealth of case studies that explore the application of public participation in different settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers vital issues such as education, health, land use, and state and federal government\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHas accompanying instructor resources, such as PowerPoint slides, discussion questions, sample assignments, case studies and research from www.participedia.net, and classroom activities. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures, Exhibits, and Tables ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART ONE Participation in a Rapidly Changing Democracy 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eONE Citizenship, Outside the Public Square 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTWO Good or Bad? Charming or Tedious? Understanding Public Participation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTHREE Pictures from a (R)evolution: The Fitful Development of Public Participation in the United States 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART TWO Participation in Action 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFOUR Participation in Education 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFIVE Participation in Health 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eS I X Participation in Planning and Land Use 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSEVEN Participation in State and Federal Government 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART THREE Participation for Democracy, Present and Future 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEIGHT Participation Scenarios and Tactics 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNINE Assembling Participation Infrastructure 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTEN Building Democracy 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Index 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 337\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTINA NABATCHI\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor of public administration and international affairs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. The author of several book chapters, monographs, research reports, and white papers, her research focuses on citizen participation, collaborative governance, and conflict resolution. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATT LEIGHNINGER\u003c\/b\u003e is the executive director of the Deliberative Democracy Consortium, an alliance of organizations and leading scholars in the field of deliberation and public participation. With twenty years in the field, he has worked with public engagement efforts in over 100 communities, forty states, and four Canadian provinces.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivate the Democratic, Problem-Solving Potential of Citizens \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublic Participation for 21st Century Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e takes a detailed look at the fascinating past, frustrating present, and promising future of public participation. Covering both theory and practice, the book describes how engagement happens—and how it could happen more effectively—in the context of education, health, land use, and state and federal policymaking. The discussion strips away the false assumptions about citizenship and explores what people really want out of public life: problem solving, civility, and community. The book describes the many tools for productive participation, from the proven meeting formats to the latest apps, and discusses ways to embed them in how governance works.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack the evolution of public participation in the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how participation is crucial to our health, schools, and economy \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to match participation tactics to specific scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the need for stronger participation infrastructure, and how to build it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublic Participation for 21st Century Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique and important resource for anyone interested in creating smarter, fairer, stronger forms of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989888778469,"sku":"NP9781118688403","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118688403.jpg?v=1761785802","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/public-participation-for-21st-century-democracy-isbn-9781118688403","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}