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

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...