Democracy, deliberation, and education / Robert Asen.

Author/creator Asen, Robert, 1968-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoUniversity Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2015]
Descriptionxi, 233 pages ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

SeriesRhetoric and democratic deliberation
Rhetoric and democratic deliberation. ^A1143957
Contents Introduction : discovering local deliberation and policymaking -- Networked publics, networked policies -- Ideology, counterpublicity, and the Gay-Straight Alliance -- Scarcity, district finances, and difficult decisions -- Expertise, integration, and the problem of judgment -- Trust, relationships, and deliberation -- Conclusion : reconnecting democracy and education.
Abstract "Explores the ways that school board members engage each other to make decisions for their local communities in the United States. Illustrates the perils and promise of local policymaking as people seek to chart a future course for their communities, addressing issues of ideology, scarcity, expertise, and trust"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015003614
ISBN9780271067094 (pbk. : alk. paper)