The role of deliberation in development: an interdisciplinary exploration, new book co-edited by Patrick Heller

July 24, 2015

A new book edited by Patrick Heller, sociologist and Watson faculty, and Vijayendra Rao, a lead economist at The World Bank, offers the first interdisciplinary exploration of the role of deliberation in development.

Hailed as a “landmark” by political scientist John Dryzek, Deliberation and Development: Rethinking the Role of Voice and Collective Action in Unequal Societies is a collection of essays by leading scholars examining two fields that have rarely engaged with one another – deliberation theory and development studies.  Rich in practical relevance, the book sheds light on how to best design and implement policies to strengthen the role of participation in development.

Published by The World Bank, Deliberation and Development is published under a Creative Commons license and can, therefore, be downloaded here.