Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?

In Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?, James S. Fishkin explores how deliberative democracy, through his method of Deliberative Polling, can address the challenges faced by modern democracies such as polarization, misinformation, and political disconnection. Drawing on decades of global application, the book demonstrates how this approach can clarify the public will, foster respectful dialogue, and create more engaged and reflective citizens. Fishkin offers a practical vision for combining elections with deliberative processes to strengthen democratic institutions without replacing them.