Political and Civic Engagement: Multidisciplinary perspectives

Based upon a three-year multi-disciplinary international research project, Political and Civic Participation examines the interplay of factors affecting civic and political engagement and participation across different generations, nations and ethnic groups, and the shifting variety of forms that participation can take.

The book draws upon an extensive body of data to answer the following key questions:

• Why do many citizens fail to vote in elections?
• Why are young people turn...