The Dialogue of Justice: Toward a Self-Reflective Society

By James S. Fishkin and Professor James S. Fishkin

James Fishkin offers a theory of liberal democracy based on a self-reflective society---a political culture in which citizens are able to decide their own fate through unconstrained dialogue. The practical applications of his theory---which include deliberative opinion polls that would allow ordinary citizens to explore issues directly with candidates before election, and vouchers that would allow them to organize representaton for their interests---would lead to a more participatory democracy that would in turn provide the key to issues of political legitimacy and social justice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300066392
• ISBN13: 9780300066395
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.3"