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Overview
By focusing the various difficulties encountered in applying theory to practical concerns, this book explores the reasons for the absence of a radical politics in Habermas's work. In doing so, it shows that certain political implications of the theory remain unexplored. The book articulates a unique application of Habermasian theory, the actual functioning of decision-making groups, the nature of deliberative interaction, and the kinds of judgments participants must make if they are to preserve their democratic process.Synopsis
By focusing the various difficulties encountered in applying theory to practical concerns, this book explores the reasons for the absence of a radical politics in Habermas's work. In doing so, it shows that certain political implications of the theory remain unexplored. The book articulates a unique application of Habermasian theory, the actual functioning of decision-making groups, the nature of deliberative interaction, and the kinds of judgments participants must make if they are to preserve their democratic process.
Booknews
Blaug (politics, U. of Leeds) struggles with the difficulties of applying theory to practical concerns, and explores the reasons for the absence of a radical politics in the work of 20th-century German philosopher J<:u>gen Habermas. He also throws light on the actual functioning of decision-making groups, the nature of deliberative interaction, and the kinds of judgements participants must make if they are to preserve their democratic process. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)