Session Information
The State of Public Discourse
Public discourse in American society has become increasingly contentious. How have the electronic media influenced public discourse? Are we able to use ideas of conflict resolution to help resolve disputes? How can we learn to discuss highly charged subjects such as religion and politics in such a way that people who hold different views can communicate?
When: Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: Ballroom East
Presenters:
Robert P. Jones
Affiliated Scholar
Center for American Progress
Biography
