Democracy and the Role of Associations: Political, Strutural and Social Contexts

by Sigrid Rossteutscher (Editor)

Overview

Voluntary associations have been presented as a solution to political apathy and cynicism towards representative democracy. The authors collected in this volume, however, argue that these claims require more robust substantiation and seek to critically examine the crucial link between the associative sector and the health of democracy. Focusing on the role of context and using diverse approaches and empirical material, they explore whether these associations in differing socio-political contexts actually undermine rather than reinvigorate democracy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415499156
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/05/2009
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.61(d)

Table of Contents

Part 1. Politics and Institutions Part 2. Features of Associations Part 3. The Social Fabric of Daily Life Conclusion