"Analyzes the practice and meanings of democratic decision making through an extended case study of school board meetings in one western U.S. community. Argues

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True American heroes need not have superhuman abilities nor do they need to act alone. Heroism in a democracy is different from the heroism of myths and legends

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Written with and for citizens who feel overwhelmed by political and economic forces outside of their control, Ordinary Democracy makes a compelling argument for