Empowering Citizens: Studies in Collaborative Democracy

by Andrea Römmele, Henning Banthien (Editor)

Governments are increasingly challenged by citizens who demand for more than just classical representation through elections. Citizen movements call for modes of continuous and issue-oriented participation. This volume addresses the question to what extent new forms of citizen participation enhance democratic legitimacy and where the limits are.

182 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2013