Political Change through Social Innovation - A Debate (Hardcover)

This book asks why socially innovative initiatives, including attempts to rejuvenate democracy by introducing new modes of participation, are not leading to a democratization of the State or overcoming the gap between political leaders and people. It offers a vivid and thought-provoking conversation on why we are at such an impasse and explores concrete possibilities for change. Offering insights on the failures of modern democracies from three leading voices of contemporary social science, the book interrogates the possibilities of progressive socio-political agendas, strategies, and movements seeking to overcome these failures. It highlights examples of bottom-linked forms of governance that provide signs of positive change and focuses on the essential role that progressive institutions play in enabling socio-political transformation. It also analyses how processes of self-emancipation driven by social innovation and political mobilization movements represent the most promising form of political engagement today. Students and scholars of social innovation and governance will find this to be an invigorating read. It will also be helpful to politicians and government officials seeking to understand, respond to, and explore efforts towards democratizing political change.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Elgar Dialogues series
Release date:	July 2022
Authors:	Frank Moulaert • Bob Jessop • Erik Swyngedouw • Liana Simmons • Pieter Van den Broeck
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-80392-513-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General
LSN:	1-80392-513-2
Barcode:	9781803925134

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