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Books by Albert W. Dzur

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  • - Professionals and Citizens in a Participatory Democracy
    by Albert W. Dzur
    £7.99

    The Laurence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal is an initiative of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Pennsylvania State University. It annually recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce exceptional innovations to further democracy in the United States or around the world.In this book, Albert W. Dzur argues that some of the most innovative and important work in democracy is taking place face-to-face and isbeing led by professionals who bring those involved into the decision making process. These "e;democratic professionals"e; create a culture that leads to better decisions and overcomes what he calls "e;civic lethargy."e; He focuses on how this democratic professionalism manifests itself in the operation of a wide range of public institutions, including schools and local government, as well as in the reform of our criminal justice system, from juries to prisons.

  • - Citizen Participation and the Reconstruction of Professional Ethics, Identity, and Practice
    by Albert W. Dzur
    £27.49

    Proposes an approach called "democratic professionalism" to build bridges between specialists in domains like law, medicine, and journalism and the lay public in such a way as to enable and enhance broader public engagement with and deliberation about major social issues.

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