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

Dahlgren, Peter LU (2003) p.291-312
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...
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public sphere, civic talk, deliberation
host publication
Les sens du public
editor
Cefaï, Daniel
pages
291 - 312
publisher
Presse Universitaires de France
ISBN
978-2130538844
language
English
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yes
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