Democracy in Small Groups: Participation, Decision Making, and Communication

by John Gastil

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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.
  • ISBN10 0865712735
  • ISBN13 9780865712737
  • Publish Date 1 July 1993 (first published 1 January 1993)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 22 March 2011
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Library Company of Philadelphia
  • Format Hardcover (Library Binding)
  • Pages 224
  • Language English