Democracy in Small Groups
Author | : John Gastil |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2014-10-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 162217190X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781622171903 |
Rating | : 4/5 (0X Downloads) |
Download or read book Democracy in Small Groups written by John Gastil and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from years of experience and study, John Gastil offers a variety of solutions to the problems commonly faced by small, democratic groups. He thoroughly explores the dynamics of practising democracy, including the relationship between speaking rights and listening responsibilities; the importance of full access to information and agenda setting; and ways to practice democracy in personal, family and neighbourhood life. Throughout, he enriches his suggestions with detailed descriptions of the dynamics within a co-operative grocery store. To help readers to choose the democratic structure most appropriate to their group, the book also surveys the full range of democratic processes -- including consensus, majority rule, and proportional outcomes.