Democratic Phoenix : Reinventing Political Activism
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'... impressive in its interrogation of evidence comparing systematic data for electoral turnout, party membership and civic activism in countries around the word ... a well-argued thesis that questions the popular decline of political activism ... well executed, fascinating and extremely readable ... it is delivered eloquently and engagingly ... this is a brave, admirable and absorbing book that should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in political activism and citizen participation.' European Journal of Communication
Book Description
Conventional wisdom suggests that citizens in many countries have become disengaged from traditional political participation. Commentators highlight warning signs of sagging electoral turnout, rising anti-party sentiment, and the decay of civic organizations. But are these concerns justified? This book compares systematic evidence in nearly two hundred countries worldwide and suggests reasons for questioning assumptions of decline. Not only is the obituary for older forms of political activism premature, but new forms of modern civic engagement may be emerging.
Democratic Phoenix: Reinventing Political Activism,Pippa Norris,Cambridge University Press,0521010535,Elections,History & Theory - General,Political Ideologies - Democracy,Political Process - Elections,Political Science,Political participation,Political parties,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,Pressure groups,Social movements,Political Science / General,Political activism,Political economy
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