The renowned political scholars who contribute to this volume outline both the theory and practice of so-called 'extra-formal democracy, ' wherein societal governance is more accurately described as a 'network activity' and citizens, politicians, public administrators and other professionals act together on issues or problems that are defined as public. This new and complex form of democracy-explored here in three unique settings: the United States,...
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