Can Democracy Safeguard the Future?

Graham Smith is Professor of Politics and Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy at the University of Westminster, and Chair of the Foundation for Democracy and Sustainable Development. He is an internationally recognised expert on citizens’ assemblies.

• Table of contents:AcknowledgementsChapter 1: Failing to Deal with the Long-TermChapter 2:  Reimagining Established InstitutionsChapter 3: Bringing in an Independent VoiceChapter 4: Deepening Democracy for the Long-TermAfterword: Democratic Design for Future GenerationsFurther ReadingNotes

“Crystal clear and utterly persuasive, this book offers a wealth of fascinating and powerful evidence that shows how deliberative mechanisms are the key to forging a new age of intergenerational justice. Essential reading for anyone who wants to be a good ancestor.”Roman Krznaric, author of The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World“A careful, engaging look at the institutions we have so far devised to protect future generations that shows why some work and some do not and how we might blend together the best of different models. I didn’t know 90% of what’s in this book – and I thought I knew quite a lot.”Jane Mansbridge, Harvard University