Deliberative models have dominated democratic theory far the past ten years. This chapter argues that, in some prominent versions at least these models are funda­ mentally fla'wed. Criticism of the deliberative model is not new; ho\vever, few critics challenge the most basic assumptions of that model. preferring to argue on the ground set out by the deliberationists themselves. 1',,1y aim is to...

This article is devoted to the advantages and disadvantages of model advisory (deliberative) democracy. Its basic provisions are revealed, contribution its development J. Besset, Habermas, Cohen, R. Dahl, Fishkin characterized. It has been established that democracy offers tools for active participation population in discussion important political issues period between elections. When discussin...

Abstract Direct deliberative democracy presents a conceptually attractive model of civic governance – particularly relevant at local scale. We outline the ‘work’ of direct deliberative democracy by considering its underlying principles and objectives, and discuss four fundamental challenges that are commonly proposed: the difficulty of coordinating direct participation, the expertise required o...