Practicing deliberative democracy in China : multiple deliberative democracy in policy-making

Practicing deliberative democracy in China : multiple deliberative democracy in policy-making / Fuguo Han.

This book argues that most public affairs can be openly discussed before consensus is reached, and people from different backgrounds should be encouraged to get involved in policy-making on an equal basis. This is considered multiple deliberative democracy. The book features in-depth discussions on...

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Main Author: Han, Fuguo
Other Authors: Tan, Fumin (Translator), Xiao, Yuehai (Translator)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Chinese
Published: Singapore : Springer, 2023.
Series:Li jie Zhongguo cong shu.
Subjects:
Deliberative democracy > China.
Policy sciences > China.
Deliberative democracy.
Policy sciences.
Politics and government.
China > Politics and government.
China.
Online Access:Click for online access
Uniform Title:Handbook of Multiple Deliberative Democracy in Policy-making.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword by James. S. Fishkin
  • Deliberative Democratic Decision-making beyond Political Systems: Hearing People's Voices and Making Correct Decisions
  • The Method of Deliberative Democracy Suitable for all Political Systems
  • The Ordinary People Should Be Participating in the "Deliberation & Consultation"
  • Scientific Voices Could Be Heard by Decision-makers
  • Possibility of China's Specific Deliberative Democratic Method
  • Foreword by Jing Yuejin
  • Open Technological Channel for Chinese Political Evolution
  • A Combination of Different Methods to Select Participants in Democratic Deliberation
  • Considering Comprehensively the Opinions from Democratic Deliberation
  • Foreword by Chen Mingming
  • "Martial Doctrine for Strategists, Formula for Chemistry":The Technical Operation of Grassroots Democracy in China
  • Characteristic I: Being Practice-oriented
  • Characteristic II: Being Problem-oriented
  • Characteristic III: Being Technology-Oriented
  • Characteristics of Grassroots Orientation
  • Contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 More Time and Space for Chinese Democratic Participation
  • 2 Method and Procedures: The Practical Democracy
  • 2.1 Communicative and Informed Deliberation
  • 2.1.1 Democratic Institutions and Informed Citizens
  • 2.1.2 Define Public Interests Effectively
  • 2.1.3 Deliberation Other Than Simple Compromise or Suppression
  • 2.2 Deliberation Suitable for Most Public Affairs
  • 2.2.1 The Pros and Cons of the Principal Accountability System
  • 2.2.2 Falsehood of Decisions-Making by Experts
  • 2.2.3 Biased Forums
  • 2.2.4 The Dilemma of Representative Democracy
  • 2.2.5 Case Study: The Council's Policy vs Civil Protest in Urban Development
  • 2.2.6 Designated Autonomous Committees or Councils
  • 2.2.7 The Biased Opinions in Cyberspace
  • 2.3 Equal Participation from Different Groups
  • 2.3.1 The Need of Expressing Opinions
  • 2.3.2 Avoid Biased Participation
  • 2.3.3 Selection Procedures: Participants of the Masses in Budget-Making at Dousha Town
  • 2.3.4 Possibility of Transcending Individual Interests
  • 2.3.5 Possibility Beyond Elite Decision-Making
  • 2.4 Simple Methods and Procedures to Practice
  • 2.4.1 Procedures to Ensure Participation
  • 2.4.2 Social Self-Governance Is Orderly Participation
  • 2.4.3 The Challenge of Re-Adaption to Procedures and Rules
  • 3 "Deliberative Polling": A Practicable Method
  • 3.1 Random Sampling: Participants with Equal Opportunities
  • 3.2 Projects Instructions: Make the Information as Well-Balanced as Possible
  • 3.3 Polls Before and After Deliberation: Quantify Public Opinions Scientifically
  • 3.4 Small Group Discussion: Discussions with Trained Moderators
  • 3.5 Dos and Don'ts About Training of Moderators (Guide for Moderators in Small Group Discussion)
  • 3.6 Plenary Session: Interaction Between Decision-Makers and Participants

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