Parkinson, John, 1966-

Democracy and public space : the physical sites of democratic performance / John R. Parkinson. - 1st pbk. ed, - New York, N.Y. : Oxford University Press, c2014. - 246 p. : ill.

Reprint. Originally published: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. The theory of democratic public space. Democratic theory, democratic performance -- Theorizing public space -- Place and politics -- pt. II. Public space and democratic performance. Assemblies I : performing democratic roles -- Assemblies II : the public and accessibility -- Protest and the plaza : engaging the formal public sphere -- The city as representative space -- pt. III. Evaluating democratic space. Conclusions and implications.

9780199676941 (pbk.) 0199676941 (pbk.)


Democracy.
Public spaces--Political aspects.
Democracy and architecture.
Communication--Political aspects.

JC423 / .P2893 2014