Pragmatist democracy [electronic resource] : evolutionary learning as public philosophy / Christopher Ansell. Ansell, Christopher K., 1957- Political participation Philosophy. Public administration Philosophy. Pragmatism. JF799 320.01 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. Here, Chris Ansell begins with a theory of the concept and then explains why the approach is ideal for addressing today's governance problems. Ansell argues that wishing away bureaucracy will not do given what we know about the indispensible role of institutions in contemporary governance. New York : Oxford University Press, c2011. c2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource (xi, 280 p.) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199772438.001.0001 eng