{"product_id":"public-participation-for-21st-century-tina-nabatchi-9781118688403","title":"Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive text on the theory and practice of public participation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by two leaders in the field, \u003ci\u003ePublic Participation for 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century Democracy \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the theory and practice of public participation in decision-making and problem-solving. It examines how public participation developed over time to include myriad thick, thin, and conventional opportunities, occurring in both face-to-face meetings and online settings. The book explores the use of participation in various arenas, including education, health, land use, and state and federal government. It offers a practical framework for thinking about how to engage citizens effectively, and clear explanations of participation scenarios, tactics, and designs. Finally, the book provides a sensible approach for reshaping our participation infrastructure to meet the needs of public officials and citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is filled with illustrative examples of innovative participatory activities, and numerous sources for more information. This important text puts the spotlight on the need for long-term, cross-sector, participation planning, and provides guidance for leaders, citizens, activists, and others who are determined to improve the ways that participation and democracy function. \u003ci\u003ePublic Participation for 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps students and practitioners understand the history, theory, and practice of public participation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains a wealth of case studies that explore the application of public participation in different settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers vital issues such as education, health, land use, and state and federal government\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHas accompanying instructor resources, such as PowerPoint slides, discussion questions, sample assignments, case studies and research from www.participedia.net, and classroom activities. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tina Nabatchi, Matt Leighninger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118688406\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118688403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jossey-Bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 7.20w x 0.90d","brand":"Tina Nabatchi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43947780833535,"sku":"9781118688403","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4a888981-d2ca-41a1-b8bf-49b88766fe0f.jpg?v=1681520758","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/public-participation-for-21st-century-tina-nabatchi-9781118688403","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}