Public and Its Problems

One of Dewey's classic works, The Public and Its Problems is his richest and most systematic reflection on the future of democracy in an era of mass communication, government bureaucracy, social complexity, and pluralism. In his unique and inspiring style, the author explains the meanings of "e;public,"e; "e;state,"e; "e;government,"e; and "e;political democracy,"e; as well as the meaning of the term "e;public. In his unique and inspiring style, the author explains the meaning of "e;public,"e; "e;state,"e; "e;government,"e; and "e;political democracy,"e; and discusses the importance of civic participation, demonstrating a strong belief in the public's ability to use its own wisdom to conduct public affairs. There is a version of this book from Fudan University Press in 2015, with a Douban rating of 7.4 out of 10, and a low rating from readers for the quality of the translation.