Climate crisis and the democratic prospect. Participatory governance in sustainable communities
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DOI: 10.1080/19460171.2018.1532563
Abstract: In this wide ranging and timely book, Frank Fischer poses an important question – what are the prospects for democracy in a world of accelerating climate change? In his search for an answer, the au... read more here.
Keywords: democratic prospect; governance sustainable; participatory governance; prospect participatory ... See more keywords
The Paradox of Community Power: Cultural Processes and Elite Authority in Participatory Governance
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DOI: 10.1093/sf/sow098
Abstract: From town halls to public forums, disadvantaged neighborhoods appear more “participatory” than ever. Yet increased participation has not necessarily resulted in increased influence. This article, drawing on a four-year ethnographic study of redevelopment politics in… read more here.
Keywords: participatory governance; community; power; paradox community ... See more keywords
Strengthen governability rather than deepen democracy: why local governments introduce participatory governance
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DOI: 10.1177/0020852318801508
Abstract: Innovations in participatory governance have been widely discussed but their introduction as such is rarely examined. This article seeks to understand why, in a context of established democracy, local authorities engage in participatory governance. Using… read more here.
Keywords: participatory governance; governability; governance; mini publics ... See more keywords