Viewing the public sphere with influentials and citizens

Leo Wayne Jeffres; Guowei Jian; Jae-Won Lee; C. Ellen Connally; Josie El Seikali

doi:10.1080/17459435.2011.601526

Viewing the public sphere with influentials and citizens

Leo Wayne Jeffres, Guowei Jian, Jae-Won Lee, C. Ellen Connally, Josie El Seikali

Cleveland State University

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Abstract

The currently popular emphasis on democratic discussion in the “public sphere” often is critically viewed by observers commenting on issues of participation, empowerment, and efficacy without input from influentials, whose voices often are the content of public debates. Habermas was critical of the quality of democratic discourse, arguing for an “ideal speech situation” where participants are free to question all proposals; introduce proposals; and express their attitudes, wishes, and needs. This article examines perceptions of the climate of communication in the public sphere by influentials and the general public of a major urban area.

Original language	American English
Journal	Qualitative Research Reports in Communication
Volume	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/17459435.2011.601526
State	Published - Oct 7 2011

Keywords

community dialogue
elites/influentials
public sphere

Disciplines

Civic and Community Engagement
Communication
Social Influence and Political Communication

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