Political Participation In France And Germany

Author : Oscar W Gabriel,Silke I Keil,Eric Kerrouche
Publisher : ECPR Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781907301834

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Political Participation in France and Germany by Oscar W Gabriel,Silke I Keil,Eric Kerrouche Pdf

How do France and Germany compare in the world of participatory political communities? This volume sets out an impressive historical, theoretical and institutional framework for a comprehensive, comparative and empirical analysis of the forms, patterns, trends and determinants of citizen participation in two of Europe's largest democracies. Written by an international team of political scientists, it starts with an outline of the participatory traditions in both countries before turning to the theoretical foundations of empirical research regarding the role of political participation in modern democracies. It provides an overview of how the perception of political participation has changed over the years and the forms of both conventional participation, particularly with regard to electoral participation, and unconventional participation like protest and other new forms of citizen involvement are analysed in detail. Exploring new approaches in participation research, social participation is seen as not just correlating with political participation, but as a specific form of civic engagement in itself. A broad range of activities, such as electoral and party related participation, political protest, participation in voluntary associations, voting in referenda and taking part in dialogue-orientated participatory activities is examined and the analysis identifies which societal, institutional and cultural factors account for the differences and similarities between the two countries.

Author : Oscar W. Gabriel,Eric Kerrouche,Suzanne S. Schüttemeyer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319720296

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Political Representation in France and Germany by Oscar W. Gabriel,Eric Kerrouche,Suzanne S. Schüttemeyer Pdf

Notwithstanding its contemporary critics, political representation remains at the core of democratic politics. Based on a comparative research project that gathered data from observations, surveys, experiments and expert interviews, this book examines the process and the quality of political representation in France and Germany from a dual perspective. First, it analyzes MPs’ behavior during their district activities. Second, it investigates the perceptions and evaluations of the represented, the French and German citizens. In ten chapters different facets of MPs’ activities as well as citizens’ attitudes are comparatively investigated. The book is relevant for Politics scholars and practitioners at national parliaments to better understand representative democracies, and it may also contribute to improve representation itself.

Author : John Gaffney,Eva Kolinsky
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317560777

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Political Culture in France and Germany (RLE: German Politics) by John Gaffney,Eva Kolinsky Pdf

This book, originally published in 1991, assesses how attitudes, political orientations and social values changed during the five decades after the Second World War. The case studies in the book focus on key ‘sites’ in political culture: in France, on the extreme right, the cinema, the impact of media personalities and changes of political discourse; in Germany, on the decline of regional identities, the emergence of specific issues and the concern of political parties with the effectiveness of language. This interdisciplinary study provides new insights into the way French and German people see themselves.

Author : John Gaffney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 1315734370

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Political Culture in France and Germany by John Gaffney Pdf

This book, originally published in 1991, assesses how attitudes, political orientations and social values changed during the five decades after the Second World War. The case studies in the book focus on key 'sites' in political culture: in France, on the extreme right, the cinema, the impact of media personalities and changes of political discourse; in Germany, on the decline of regional identities, the emergence of specific issues and the concern of political parties with the effectiveness of language. This interdisciplinary study provides new insights into the way French and German people see themselves.

Author : Vincent Hoffmann-Martinot,Hellmut Wollmann
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783531902715

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State and Local Government Reforms in France and Germany by Vincent Hoffmann-Martinot,Hellmut Wollmann Pdf

The edited book aims at comparatively analysing the development and current situation of state and local government reforms in France and Germany. The articles address State and administrative traditions, intergovernmental relations, decentralisation, administrative modernisation, public finances, public sector personnel, local democracy, local (mayoral) leadership and decentral/local social policy.

Author : Henri Lichtenberger
Publisher : Washington, D.C. : Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1923
Category : France
ISBN : UOM:39015036632852

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Relations Between France and Germany by Henri Lichtenberger Pdf

This is a report made after World War I describing the political and social conditions in Germany in an effort "to assist in laying the basis for a new and better understanding of the German people of today." --page vii.

Author : Darren Lilleker,Nigel Jackson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136815300

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Political Campaigning, Elections and the Internet by Darren Lilleker,Nigel Jackson Pdf

This book offers an in-depth, comparative analysis of how interactive Web 2.0 online tools, including weblogs, social networking sites and file-sharing sites, are utilised by candidates and parties during three recent election campaigns in France, Belgium, the US and the UK.

Author : Mark James Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Foreign workers
ISBN : WISC:89011203676

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The Problem of Foreign Worker Participation and Representation in France, Switzerland and the Federal Republic of Germany by Mark James Miller Pdf

Author : Arend Lijphart
Publisher : Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034933007

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Politics in Europe by Arend Lijphart Pdf

Author : Joni Lovenduski,Jill Hills
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429757563

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The Politics of the Second Electorate by Joni Lovenduski,Jill Hills Pdf

Prior to publication there had been little study of the political role of women. Gender had been seen only as a background variable in social surveys of political behaviour, and women had rarely been extensively or separately considered. Now, in essays specially written for this volume, first published in 1981, the authors map out the political behaviour of women in twenty ‘industrially developed’ countries, bringing together and analysing contemporary material on a variety of topics, such as voting, standing for public office, entering the political elite, and engaging in political activity outside the formal structures of government. In each chapter the history of women’s political activity is outlined, from the first movements for female suffrage and emancipation to the new political involvement occasioned by the women’s movements of the 1970s. The impact of differing political systems on the experience of women is considered, and some striking similarities and differences are pointed out. It has been generally agreed that women’s participation in politics has been less than that of men, although reasons postulated for this have varied widely. The essays in this book offer further suggestions in this area, while charting a steady increase in activity by women in all political spheres as feminism politicises issues previously restricted to private or male-dominated spheres and women become increasingly concerned to participate in the political process. The authors indicate current trends and explode prevailing myths and the ‘second electorate’, and they suggest future possibilities, both for Political Woman and the Political Science which must take account of feminist political activity. Students of social and political science, readers seeking comprehensive, cross-national coverage of party and election data, and all interested women will find the book to be a mine of information and a rare and readable picture of half the world’s electorate.

Author : Jorgen S. Nielsen
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780748646951

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Muslim Political Participation in Europe by Jorgen S. Nielsen Pdf

To what extent are Muslims in Europe integrated? Muslims are increasingly making themselves noticed in the political process of Europe. But what is happening behind the often sensational headlines? This book looks at the processes and realities of Muslim participation in local and national politics in a range of Eastern and Western European countries: voting patterns in local and national assemblies, membership of elected councils and national parliaments, and the tensions between ethnic, political and religious identities. It also asks how political participation and wider integration issues interrelate and considers how Muslims - as ethnic groups, or through specific institutions - seek to locate themselves within European political society.

Author : Richard Scullion,Roman Gerodimos,Daniel Jackson,Darren Lilleker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134621040

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The Media, Political Participation and Empowerment by Richard Scullion,Roman Gerodimos,Daniel Jackson,Darren Lilleker Pdf

Technological, cultural and economic forces are transforming political communication, posing challenges and opportunities for politicians and media organisations, while at the same time many governments and civil society express concerns about the extent and nature of political empowerment and civic engagement. This book offers an international perspective on current thinking and practice about civic and audience empowerment, focusing on the ways and means through which media can empower or dis-empower citizens as audiences. It features theoretical and empirical chapters that draw specific attention to a reappraisal of the theories, methods and issues that inform our understanding of citizens and audiences in contemporary politics. The authors address the following questions: How much and what sorts of civic and audience empowerment are most desirable, and how does this differ cross-nationally? How do citizens relate to private and public spaces? How do citizens function in online, networked, liminal and alternative spaces? How do audiences of ‘non-political’ media spaces relate their experiences to politics? How are political parties and movements utilising audiences as co-creators of political communication and what are the consequences for democracy? With examples from the UK, USA, Holland, France, Germany, The Middle East, South Africa and Mexico, this innovative volume will be of interest to students and scholars of political science, marketing, journalism, cultural studies, public relations, media and international relations.

Author : Jocelyn Evans
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-11-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0719061202

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The French Party System by Jocelyn Evans Pdf

This text provides an overview of political parties in France. The social and ideological profiles of all the major parties are analysed, highlighting their principal functions and dynamics within the system. This examination is complemented by analyses of bloc and system features.

Author : Michael F. Leruth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440855498

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Modern France by Michael F. Leruth Pdf

This volume offers perspective on modern French society and culture through thematic chapters on topics ranging from geography to popular culture. Ideal for students and general readers, this book includes insightful, current information about France's past, present, and future. France is the country most visited by international tourists. Aside from clichéd images of baguettes and the Eiffel Tower, however, what is French society and culture really like? Modern France is organized into thematic chapters covering the full range of French history and contemporary daily life. Chapter topics include: geography; history; government and politics; economy; religion and thought; social classes and ethnicity; gender, marriage, and sexuality; education; language; etiquette; literature and drama; art and architecture; music and dance; food; leisure and sports; and media and popular culture. Each chapter contains an overview of the topic and alphabetized entries on examples of each theme. A detailed historical timeline covers prehistoric times to the presidency of Emmanuel Macron. Special appendices offer profiles of a typical day in the life of representative members of French society, a glossary, key facts and figures about France, and a holiday chart. The volume will be useful for readers looking for specific topical information and for those who want to develop an informed perspective on aspects of modern France.

Author : Susan J. Pharr,Robert D. Putnam
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780691186849

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Disaffected Democracies by Susan J. Pharr,Robert D. Putnam Pdf

It is a notable irony that as democracy replaces other forms of governing throughout the world, citizens of the most established and prosperous democracies (the United States and Canada, Western European nations, and Japan) increasingly report dissatisfaction and frustration with their governments. Here, some of the most influential political scientists at work today examine why this is so in a volume unique in both its publication of original data and its conclusion that low public confidence in democratic leaders and institutions is a function of actual performance, changing expectations, and the role of information. The culmination of research projects directed by Robert Putnam through the Trilateral Commission and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, these papers present new data that allow more direct comparisons across national borders and more detailed pictures of trends within countries than previously possible. They show that citizen disaffection in the Trilateral democracies is not the result of frayed social fabric, economic insecurity, the end of the Cold War, or public cynicism. Rather, the contributors conclude, the trouble lies with governments and politics themselves. The sources of the problem include governments' diminished capacity to act in an interdependent world and a decline in institutional performance, in combination with new public expectations and uses of information that have altered the criteria by which people judge their governments. Although the authors diverge in approach, ideological affinity, and interpretation, they adhere to a unified framework and confine themselves to the last quarter of the twentieth century. This focus--together with the wealth of original research results and the uniform strength of the individual chapters--sets the volume above other efforts to address the important and increasingly international question of public dissatisfaction with democratic governance. This book will have obvious appeal for a broad audience of political scientists, politicians, policy wonks, and that still sizable group of politically minded citizens on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific.