This book examines citizen engagement in contemporary democratic
politics and the development of new participatory forms. Based on
empirical information gathered from citizens, activists and
organizations, it examines the changing face of democratic
participation. Advanced democracies are 'plagued' by the complex
problem of basing political decisions on the active engagement of
citizens and citizens' organisations. Although the benefits of an
active citizenry appear great, the reality is that most citizens
positively embrace a relatively marginal role in organised
politics. The conventional activist -citizens as active members
engaged in voluntary associations and collective decision-making -
seems to be replaced by passive supporters and donors or ephemeral
or episodic democratic participators. This volume aims to address
several issues at the core of this transformation: the rise of
checkbook participation, the growing attractiveness of
individualized forms of participation, and the increasing relevance
of professional expertise. Looking beyond the traditional single
focus on participation or on organizations in isolation, the book
innovatively examines the empirical link that can be established
between actual developments in democratic participations and the
organizational framework in European countries. New Participatory
Dimensions in Civil Society is essential reading for students and
scholars of democracy, participation, civil society, politics and
sociology.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Routledge/ECPR Studies in European Political Science |
| Release date: |
December 2011 |
| First published: |
2012 |
| Editors: |
Jan Van Deth
• William Maloney
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
268 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-58893-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-415-58893-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780415588935 |
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