Organizing Democracy in Eastern Germany: Interest Groups in Post-Communist Society
This book examines the emergence and functioning of interest groups in post-communist society, an issue central to democratic transformation. Although the focus is on eastern Germany, comparisons are made throughout with the other countries of eastern and central Europe. Analysis of a number of interest groups, notably trade unions, business groups and professional associations, is set against the background of pluralist political theory. Stephen Padgett argues that the pattern of collective action in post-communist society falls short of the pluralist ideal, and examines the implications for both East and West.
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Organizing Democracy in Eastern Germany: Interest Groups in Post-Communist Society
This book examines the emergence and functioning of interest groups in post-communist society, an issue central to democratic transformation. Although the focus is on eastern Germany, comparisons are made throughout with the other countries of eastern and central Europe. Analysis of a number of interest groups, notably trade unions, business groups and professional associations, is set against the background of pluralist political theory. Stephen Padgett argues that the pattern of collective action in post-communist society falls short of the pluralist ideal, and examines the implications for both East and West.
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Organizing Democracy in Eastern Germany: Interest Groups in Post-Communist Society

Organizing Democracy in Eastern Germany: Interest Groups in Post-Communist Society

by Stephen Padgett
Organizing Democracy in Eastern Germany: Interest Groups in Post-Communist Society

Organizing Democracy in Eastern Germany: Interest Groups in Post-Communist Society

by Stephen Padgett

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This book examines the emergence and functioning of interest groups in post-communist society, an issue central to democratic transformation. Although the focus is on eastern Germany, comparisons are made throughout with the other countries of eastern and central Europe. Analysis of a number of interest groups, notably trade unions, business groups and professional associations, is set against the background of pluralist political theory. Stephen Padgett argues that the pattern of collective action in post-communist society falls short of the pluralist ideal, and examines the implications for both East and West.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521651707
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 12/09/1999
Pages: 212
Product dimensions: 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.63(d)
Lexile: 1490L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The emergence of civil society; 2. Socio-economic foundations; 3. Organization; 4. Participation and the logic of collective action; 5. Group dynamics; 6. Organized interests, the state and public policy; Conclusion.
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