POLA01H3 Chapter : Reading Journal - Oct 08.docx
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If mayors ruled the world: a conversation with benjamin barber by jonathan derbyshire. Only cities are capable of reconnecting participation, which is local, with power, which is central . Argument 1 made in support of thesis (1-2 sentences) The nation is far too big to successfully implement the participation of the citizens. They fail to maintain a civil society and voluntary community that is fundamental to democracy. Argument 2 made in support of thesis (1-2 sentences not necessary for all readings) International networks of partnership with cities already exists and can serve as a type of framework of a future cosmopolis despite their lack of a few features like self- legislation, regulation & oversight. Summary of evidence supporting argument 1 (1-2 sentences) Citizens simply don"t feel that the european union is about citizenship. It"s about the euro, maybe about economics and trade, but it"s not about democracy. Summary of evidence supporting argument 2 (1-2 sentences)
