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À la recherche d'un public parlant: les médias et la democratie.

Peter Dahlgren

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    Abstract

    The traditional notuion of democracy being anchored in discussions among citizens is highlighted. The chapter makes the claim that while civic talk is central to the life of democracy, there are many socio-cultural factors that impede poitical discussion. Also, while formal deliberation is important, even the free-flowing, messy and unpredictable converations of everyday life can give rise to the political. A talkative public is a much better resource for democracy that a tight-lipped one...
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLes sens du public
    Editors/authorsDaniel Cefaï
    PublisherPresse Universitaires de France
    Pages291-312
    ISBN (Print)978-2130538844
    Publication statusPublished - 2003

    Subject classification (UKÄ)

    • Media and Communications

    Free keywords

    • public sphere
    • civic talk
    • deliberation

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