معرفی
James Fishkin is the Janet M. Peck Professor of International Communication at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Political Science. He directs the Deliberative Democracy Lab and holds senior fellowships at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. His research focuses on deliberative democracy, particularly through his invention of Deliberative Polling®, a methodology implemented globally to enhance informed public consultation. Fishkin earned dual Ph.D.s from Yale (Political Science) and Cambridge (Philosophy), and a B.A. from Yale College. His work has influenced policy in over 28 countries, including China, Mongolia, and Uganda.
Education:
- B.A., Yale College, 1970
- Ph.D., Political Science, Yale University, 1975
- Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Cambridge, 1976
Research Interests:
- Deliberative Democracy Theory and Practice
- Public Consultation Methodologies
- Global Governance and Policy Design
- Political Communication
Awards & Affiliations:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Guggenheim Fellow
- Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
- Visiting Fellow Commoner, Trinity College, Cambridge
His publications include seminal works like Democracy When the People Are Thinking (2018) and When the People Speak (2009), which explore how structured deliberation can revitalize democratic systems. Current projects involve advancing digital platforms for deliberation and applying Deliberative Polling® to complex global challenges.
