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The Mild Voice of Reason: Deliberative Democracy and American National Government (American Politics and Political Economy Serie,Used
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In recent years, many Americans and more than a few political scientists have come to believe that democratic deliberation in Congresswhereby judgments are made on the merits of policies reflecting the interests and desires of American citizensis more myth than reality. Rather, pressure from special interest groups, legislative bargaining, and the desire of incumbents to be reelected are thought to originate in American legislative politics. While not denying such influences, Joseph M. Bessette argues that the institutional framework created by the founding fathers continues to foster a government that is both democratic and deliberative, at least to some important degree.Drawing on original research, case studies of policymaking in Congress, and portraits of American lawmakers, Bessette demonstrates not only the limitations of nondeliberative explanations for how laws are made but also the continued vitality of genuine reasoning on the merits of public policy. Bessette discusses the contributions of the executive branch to policy deliberation, and looks at the controversial issue of the proper relationship of public opinion to policymaking.Informed by Bessette's nine years of public service in city and federal government, The Mild Voice of Reason offers important insights into the real workings of American democracy, articulates a set of standards by which to assess the workings of our governing institutions, and clarifies the forces that promote or inhibit the collective reasoning about common goals so necessary to the success of American democracy.'No doubt the bestpublicized recent booklength work on Congress is columnist George Will's diatribe in praise of term limits in which the core of his complaint is that Congress does not deliberate in its decisionmaking. Readers who are inclined to share that fantasy would do well to consult the work of Joseph M. Bessette. He turns up massive amounts of material attesting to the centrality of deliberation in congressional life.'Nelson W. Polsby, Presidential Studies Quarterly
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Mild Voice of Reason'? A: The main theme of 'The Mild Voice of Reason' focuses on the concept of deliberative democracy in American national government, examining how genuine reasoning and democratic processes operate within Congress despite influences from special interest groups.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Mild Voice of Reason' is Joseph M. Bessette, who has extensive experience in public service at both city and federal levels.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about American democracy? A: The book offers insights into the workings of American democracy, highlighting the institutional framework established by the founding fathers and its role in fostering a deliberative government.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Mild Voice of Reason' have? A: The book has a total of 305 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Mild Voice of Reason' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Mild Voice of Reason' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 1997.
- Q: What edition of the book is this? A: This is the second edition of 'The Mild Voice of Reason'.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Mild Voice of Reason' is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Democracy.
- Q: Does the book include case studies or original research? A: Yes, the book includes original research and case studies of policymaking in Congress, providing a comprehensive analysis of the subject.