Political Communication and Deliberation
Author | : John Gastil |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 689 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781412916271 |
ISBN-13 | : 1412916275 |
Rating | : 4/5 (275 Downloads) |
Download or read book Political Communication and Deliberation written by John Gastil and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The act of deliberation is the act of reflecting carefully on a matter and weighing the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to a problem. It aims to arrive at a decision or judgment based not only on facts and data but also on values, emotions, and other less technical considerations. Though a solitary individual can deliberate, it more commonly means making decisions together, as a small group, an organization, or a nation. Political Communication and Deliberation takes a unique approach to the field of political communication ...