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I am Ivan and I have a keen interest in politics, government, business and community. I am also passionate about social and environmental issues.
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Environmental Values, Nov 1, 2007
Page 1. A Greener Alternative? Deliberative Democracy Meets Local Government in Australia by Ivan... more Page 1. A Greener Alternative? Deliberative Democracy Meets Local Government in Australia by Ivan Craig Zwart (BA Hons) Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy University of Tasmania June 2003 Page 2. TVi ...
In recent years, deliberative or discursive conceptions of democracy have been viewed by some gre... more In recent years, deliberative or discursive conceptions of democracy have been viewed by some green theorists, as a way of creating favourable environmental outcomes via democratic,means. The central contention,isthat deliberative democracy,encourages,the recognition of general interests, and thus, as perhaps the generalisable interest ‘par excellence’, arguments that seek to maintain the integrity of natural systems should prevail. This paper addresses this proposition, through an explanation and analysis of deliberations about stormwater,pollution undertaken by the Bronte Catchment,Citizens’ Jury. It argues that the deliberations that occurred,support,the view that deliberation can create outstanding environmental outcomes. Nevertheless, the citizens’ jury approach
Environmental Values, Nov 1, 2007
Page 1. A Greener Alternative? Deliberative Democracy Meets Local Government in Australia by Ivan... more Page 1. A Greener Alternative? Deliberative Democracy Meets Local Government in Australia by Ivan Craig Zwart (BA Hons) Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy University of Tasmania June 2003 Page 2. TVi ...
In recent years, deliberative or discursive conceptions of democracy have been viewed by some gre... more In recent years, deliberative or discursive conceptions of democracy have been viewed by some green theorists, as a way of creating favourable environmental outcomes via democratic,means. The central contention,isthat deliberative democracy,encourages,the recognition of general interests, and thus, as perhaps the generalisable interest ‘par excellence’, arguments that seek to maintain the integrity of natural systems should prevail. This paper addresses this proposition, through an explanation and analysis of deliberations about stormwater,pollution undertaken by the Bronte Catchment,Citizens’ Jury. It argues that the deliberations that occurred,support,the view that deliberation can create outstanding environmental outcomes. Nevertheless, the citizens’ jury approach