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

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Author

Editor

  • Daniel Cefaï

Summary, in English

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...

Publishing year

2003

Language

English

Pages

291-312

Publication/Series

Les sens du public

Document type

Book chapter

Publisher

Presse Universitaires de France

Topic

  • Media and Communications

Keywords

  • public sphere
  • civic talk
  • deliberation

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 978-2130538844