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