Brennetot, Arnaud <br/><br/>
Databases and Public Debate in French Regions 

 -  2011.<br/>							 
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<br/><br/> In France local authorities are developing sophisticated territorial information tools. Despite all their communication efforts, they are not yet been able to foster the emergence of a genuine, free, pluralistic public debat about regional planning issues. This is why the participation of geographers in democratic discussion is more necessary than ever.