Unlocking the iron cage: public administration in the deliberative democratic theory of Jurgen Habermas
By: Kelly, Terrence.
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ArticlePublisher: 2004Description: p.38-61.Subject(s): Public administration
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Administration and SocietySummary: This article explores the relationship between public administration and deliberative democracy by examining the development in Jurgen Habermas's thought on public administration. The argument is made that a shift has occurred in the way that Habemas conceptualizes public administration - a shift that makes it possible to see both the plausibility and necessity of a deliberative democratic form of state administration. shown is how Habermas's later democratic theory can be used as a resource for those defending the administrative discretion necessary to create a collaborative government with citizens. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 36, Issue no: 1 | Available | AR60092 |
This article explores the relationship between public administration and deliberative democracy by examining the development in Jurgen Habermas's thought on public administration. The argument is made that a shift has occurred in the way that Habemas conceptualizes public administration - a shift that makes it possible to see both the plausibility and necessity of a deliberative democratic form of state administration. shown is how Habermas's later democratic theory can be used as a resource for those defending the administrative discretion necessary to create a collaborative government with citizens. - Reproduced.
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