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Participatory and Deliberative Democracy Specialist Group

The PSA Participatory and Deliberative Democracy Specialist Group aims to co-ordinate and promote theoretical and empirical research in the broad areas of participatory and deliberative democracy. The group aims to form a network of specialists in these broad areas, bring together academics with a research interest in these areas, facilitate opportunities for research collaboration, and to provide an outlet for the dissemination of research findings.

In particular the group hosts several panels at the Political Studies Association�s annual conference and aims to organise regular conferences, seminars, and workshops. The group will invite international speakers to attend these events. In addition the group intends to produce special editions of relevant journals and edited books.

Conference 2010: Deliberative and Participatory Democracy in the UK
Call for Panels and Papers

The group is seeking new members from within and outwith the PSA. Anyone with an interest in participatory and/or deliberative democracy is encouraged to join the group. If you would like more information or to join, please contact the group convenor:

Dr Stephen Elstub
Division of Politics
School of Social Science
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
Paisley PA1 2BE
+44(0)141 848 3781
stephen.elstub@uws.ac.uk