{"product_id":"democracy-deferred-9781349343027","title":"Democracy Deferred","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe day after the 9\/11 terrorist attacks, civic leaders began to organize four coalitions that aimed to give ordinary citizens a chance to meet, to heal, and to be heard in rebuilding decisions. This book tells the inside story of the civic renewal movement they founded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In Democracy Deferred, David W. Woods relates a story of civic engagement from his personal perspective as a participant observer. … This book … raise the important strategic question about how citizens can influence decision making in representative democracy. … most appropriate for graduate students in urban planning who are focused on a career in civic engagement as well as those studying urban sociology.” (Lynne B. Sagalyn, Journal of Planning Education and Research, Vol.38 (1), March, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHealing and Rebuilding: The Post-9\/11 Call for Civic Leadership in New York's Struggle for a Citizen Voice  Phase One: Getting Organized to Make a Difference: A Participatory Democratic Framework for Raising a Citizen Voice  Phase Two: Getting Heard and Throwing Weight Expert Advocacy to Influence Decisions  Democracy Deferred: Lessons for the Future  Beyond Vague Consensus: A Braided Rope of Democratic Theories to Guide Lower Manhattan's Civic Renewal Process","brand":"Palgrave Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742414668119,"sku":"9781349343027","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781349343027.jpg?v=1758384807","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/democracy-deferred-9781349343027","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}