Appreciative and contestatory inquiry in deliberative forums: can group hugs be dangerous?

Curato, Nicole; Niemeyer, Simon; Dryzek, John

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Appreciative and contestatory inquiry in deliberative forums: can group hugs be dangerous?

Date

2013

Authors

Curato, Nicole

Niemeyer, Simon

Dryzek, John

Publisher

Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract

The project of deliberative democracy is increasingly pursued through designed mini-publics. But exactly how they are designed proves crucial in determining whether or not mini-publics can deliver on their promise. This article explores the role of apprec