participation, decision making, and communication /
John Gastil.
Philadelphia :
New Society,
1993.
213 pages :
illustrations ;
23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- The Meaning of Democracy -- Democracy in Small Groups -- The Time and Place for Democracy -- 2. Small Group Democracy -- Group Power -- Inclusiveness -- Commitment -- Relationships -- Deliberation -- Listening -- Conclusion -- 3. More Than One Way to Decide -- Consensus -- Majority Rule -- Proportional Outcomes -- Beyond Head Counting -- Mixing Methods -- 4. Food for Thought: A Democratic Grocery Co-op -- Group Power -- Inclusiveness -- Commitment -- Relationships -- Opportunities to Speak -- Speaking Responsibilities -- Listening -- Conclusion -- 5. Imperfect Inventory: Obstacles to Democracy at Mifflin Co-op -- Long Meetings -- Unequal Involvement and Commitment -- Cliques and Miniconsensus -- Differences in Skills and Styles -- Personal Conflicts -- Epilogue -- 6. Pursuing an Ideal in Less Than Ideal Settings -- Larger Groups and Organizations -- Geographically Dispersed Groups -- Unstable Memberships -- Time Pressure -- Economic, Political, and Social Constraints -- 7. Democracy in Our Daily Lives -- Conversation -- Love and Relationships -- Raising Children -- Social Butterflies -- 8. Small Groups in Big Worlds -- Socioeconomic Reform and a Fourth Branch of Government -- Decentralization -- From Here to There.