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The Dynamics of Social Capital and Civic Engagement in Asia (Paperback): Amrita Daniere, Hy Van Luong The Dynamics of Social Capital and Civic Engagement in Asia (Paperback)
Amrita Daniere, Hy Van Luong
R1,354 Discovery Miles 13 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The purpose of this volume is to highlight the impacts on civic engagement of social capital, and its various component parts (trust, norms, networks and associations), in diverse parts of Asia. Addressing the pressing need for improved governance within the spatial, political and cultural realities in the rapidly transforming landscapes of Asia, the contributors to the book bring together interdisciplinary work that focuses on the ways in which civic engagement can link with social capital building. The goal of this volume is to inspire policy that recognizes that a vibrant society with access to rich stores of positive social capital requires civil society, alternate civilities and the state. The result is a dialogue on the interplay of social capital and civic engagement in socio-political contexts quite different from those found in the West. This book contributes to current discussions about the nature of social relations and their connection to politics and change and offers a unique lens into the validity of these important concepts in contemporary research across a variety of Asian settings. It will be of interest to social scientists across the board, especially those with an interest in Asia and Asian development.

The Politics of Civic Space in Asia - Building Urban Communities (Paperback): Amrita Daniere, Mike Douglass The Politics of Civic Space in Asia - Building Urban Communities (Paperback)
Amrita Daniere, Mike Douglass
R1,360 Discovery Miles 13 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores how and why civic spaces are used by different communities in Asia and what role urban governance and public participation play in the support or demise of communities. Using case studies of contemporary city life throughout, the contributors provide insights into the importance and value of civic space, arguing that civic spaces provide not only the physical sites for civil society to function autonomously; but also provide a sense of place in the form of identity, meaning, memory, history and linkages with the wider world. Each chapter focuses on the production of and access to civic spaces in a particular Asian city, as well as examples of successes and failures that can inform urban policy regarding inclusive, tolerant and socially vibrant city life through focused attention on the provision and continuity of civic space. This book is designed to provide information to policymakers, researchers and students of the developing world regarding the importance and value of civic space in terms of creating and supporting urban communities. As such, The Politics of Civic Space in Asia will be an invaluable resource for those interested in urban planning, urban design, public policy and political science, as well as Asian studies more generally.

The Politics of Civic Space in Asia - Building Urban Communities (Hardcover): Amrita Daniere, Mike Douglass The Politics of Civic Space in Asia - Building Urban Communities (Hardcover)
Amrita Daniere, Mike Douglass
R4,275 Discovery Miles 42 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores how and why civic spaces are used by different communities in Asia and what role urban governance and public participation play in the support or demise of communities. Using case studies of contemporary city life throughout, the contributors provide insights into the importance and value of civic space, arguing that civic spaces provide not only the physical sites for civil society to function autonomously; but also provide a sense of place in the form of identity, meaning, memory, history and linkages with the wider world. Each chapter focuses on the production of and access to civic spaces in a particular Asian city, as well as examples of successes and failures that can inform urban policy regarding inclusive, tolerant and socially vibrant city life through focused attention on the provision and continuity of civic space. This book is designed to provide information to policymakers, researchers and students of the developing world regarding the importance and value of civic space in terms of creating and supporting urban communities. As such, The Politics of Civic Space in Asia will be an invaluable resource for those interested in urban planning, urban design, public policy and political science, as well as Asian studies more generally.

Rethinking Environmental Management in the Pacific Rim - Exploring local participation in Bangkok, Thailand (Paperback): Amrita... Rethinking Environmental Management in the Pacific Rim - Exploring local participation in Bangkok, Thailand (Paperback)
Amrita Daniere, Lois M. Takahashi
R1,043 Discovery Miles 10 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title was first published in 2002. Environmental degradation resulting from rapid industrialization has become a serious issue for the governments of Southeast Asia. This volume focuses on three interrelated factors in environmental management in Bangkok and other rapidly developing urban areas along the Pacific Rim: government policy and enforcement, non-governmental organization intervention, and community participation.

The Dynamics of Social Capital and Civic Engagement in Asia (Hardcover): Amrita Daniere, Hy Van Luong The Dynamics of Social Capital and Civic Engagement in Asia (Hardcover)
Amrita Daniere, Hy Van Luong
R4,277 Discovery Miles 42 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The purpose of this volume is to highlight the impacts on civic engagement of social capital, and its various component parts (trust, norms, networks and associations), in diverse parts of Asia. Addressing the pressing need for improved governance within the spatial, political and cultural realities in the rapidly transforming landscapes of Asia, the contributors to the book bring together interdisciplinary work that focuses on the ways in which civic engagement can link with social capital building. The goal of this volume is to inspire policy that recognizes that a vibrant society with access to rich stores of positive social capital requires civil society, alternate civilities and the state. The result is a dialogue on the interplay of social capital and civic engagement in socio-political contexts quite different from those found in the West.

This book contributes to current discussions about the nature of social relations and their connection to politics and change and offers a unique lens into the validity of these important concepts in contemporary research across a variety of Asian settings. It will be of interest to social scientists across the board, especially those with an interest in Asia and Asian development.

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