Real democracy : the New England town meeting and how it works / Frank M. Bryan.
| Author/creator | Bryan, Frank M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago : University of Chicago Press, ©2004. |
| Description | xviii, 312 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | American politics and political economy American politics and political economy. ^A262831 |
| Contents | Introduction: the methodology of starting from scratch -- Town meeting: an American conversation -- Democracy as a public presence: walking the bounds -- Attendance: the architecture of governance -- Attendance: the context of community -- Democracy as public talk: exploring the contexts -- The question of equality: women's presence -- The question of equality: women's participation -- If you build it, let them play -- The best democracy, the worst democracy -- Conclusion: a lover's quarrel. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2003008362 |
| ISBN | 0226077969 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0226077977 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JS431 .B79 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |