The Interplay Of Civic Engagement And Institutionalised Politics

Author : Adalbert Evers,Johan von Essen
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2024-08-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 3031542304

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The Interplay of Civic Engagement and Institutionalised Politics by Adalbert Evers,Johan von Essen Pdf

This volume focusses on the interplay of civic engagement and institutionalised politics and its role in both the erosion and retrieval of intermediate capabilities and procedures. Rather than discussing democracy as a relationship between citizens as individual voters and state power, the book studies the relationship between citizens engaged in or through organisations, movements and networks in civil society, and their impact in the context of institutionalised politics, be that through representative institutions and political parties or participation in administrative governance. The aim of this volume is to renew the scholarly discussion on the prospects of liberal democracy by looking for opportunities to curb antagonisms and instead strengthen intermediary capabilities. The book will therefore be of interest to students in relevant disciplines as political science, civil society research, sociology, and research on social movements. Chapter 1 and Chapter 10 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Adalbert Evers
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031542312

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The Interplay of Civic Engagement and Institutionalised Politics by Adalbert Evers Pdf

Author : Martyn Barrett,Bruna Zani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317635291

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Political and Civic Engagement by Martyn Barrett,Bruna Zani Pdf

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 turning increasingly to street demonstrations, charitable activities, consumer activism and social media to express their political and civic views? What are the barriers which hinder political participation by women, ethnic minorities and migrants? How can greater levels of engagement with public issues be encouraged among all citizens? Together, the chapters in this volume provide a comprehensive overview of current understandings of the factors and processes which influence citizens’ patterns of political and civic engagement. They also present a set of evidence-based recommendations for policy, practice and intervention that can be used by political and civil society actors to enhance levels of engagement, particularly among youth, women, ethnic minorities and migrants. Political and Civic Participation provides an invaluable resource for all those who are concerned with citizens’ levels of engagement, including: researchers and academics across the social sciences; politicians and political institutions; media professionals; educational professionals and schools; youth workers and education NGOs; and leaders of ethnic minority and migrant organizations and communities.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1470 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781522576709

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Civic Engagement and Politics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Creating transparency between government and citizens through outreach and engagement initiatives is critical to promoting community development and is also an essential part of a democratic society. This can be achieved through a number of methods including public policy, urban development, artistic endeavors, and digital platforms. Civic Engagement and Politics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that examines civic engagement practices in social, political, and non-political contexts. As the world is now undergoing a transformation, interdisciplinary collaboration, participation, community-based participatory research, partnerships, and co-creation have become more common than focused domains. Highlighting a range of topics such as social media and politics, civic activism, and public administration, this multi-volume book is geared toward government officials, leaders, practitioners, policymakers, academicians, and researchers interested in active citizen participation and politics.

Author : Cristiano Bee,Roberta Guerrina
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317573173

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Framing Civic Engagement, Political Participation and Active Citizenship in Europe by Cristiano Bee,Roberta Guerrina Pdf

This book evaluates the role that civic engagement, political participation and active citizenship can play in promoting the establishment of a European polity. The chapters included here examine how the practice of active citizenship is managed and constructed in the context of a European drive to increase civic engagement and political participation in three member states (Portugal, Italy and the UK) and one accession country (Turkey). Looking at both processes and policies promoting active citizenship at the European and national levels, this book uncovers current discourses as well as political priorities and values that surround the activities of non- governmental organizations (NGOs). Of particular interest are debates about the nature and level of civic and political participation and engagement of marginal groups (women, youths, migrants and minorities) as they are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion. The book focuses on the interaction between institutions and civil society actors, addressing a number of questions related to their reciprocal role in influencing, shaping, criticising or disregarding certain political priorities. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Civil Society.

Author : J. Uldam,A. Vestergaard
Publisher : Springer
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137434166

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Civic Engagement and Social Media by J. Uldam,A. Vestergaard Pdf

The Occupy movement and the Arab Spring have brought global attention to the potential of social media for empowering otherwise marginalized groups. This book addresses questions like what happens after the moment of protest and global visibility and whether social media can also help sustain civic engagement beyond protest.

Author : Merviö, Mika Markus
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781466685543

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Management and Participation in the Public Sphere by Merviö, Mika Markus Pdf

Public policy has a dynamic effect on multiple facets of modern society. Methods for managing and engaging the public sphere continue to change conceptually across the globe, impacting the ways that governments and citizens interact both within and across borders. Management and Participation in the Public Sphere is a definitive reference source for the latest scholarly research on the interplay of public affairs and the domestic realm, providing innovative methods on managing public policy across various nations, cultures, and governments. Featuring expansive coverage on a multitude of relevant topics in civic involvement, information technology, and modes of government, this publication is a pivotal reference source for researchers, students, and professionals seeking current developments in novel approaches to public policy studies. This publication features timely, research-based chapters on the critical issues of public policy including, but not limited to, archival paradigms, Internet censorship, media control, civic engagement, virtual public spaces, online activism, higher education, and public-private partnerships.

Author : Cristiano Bee,Roberta Guerrina
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317573166

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Framing Civic Engagement, Political Participation and Active Citizenship in Europe by Cristiano Bee,Roberta Guerrina Pdf

This book evaluates the role that civic engagement, political participation and active citizenship can play in promoting the establishment of a European polity. The chapters included here examine how the practice of active citizenship is managed and constructed in the context of a European drive to increase civic engagement and political participation in three member states (Portugal, Italy and the UK) and one accession country (Turkey). Looking at both processes and policies promoting active citizenship at the European and national levels, this book uncovers current discourses as well as political priorities and values that surround the activities of non- governmental organizations (NGOs). Of particular interest are debates about the nature and level of civic and political participation and engagement of marginal groups (women, youths, migrants and minorities) as they are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion. The book focuses on the interaction between institutions and civil society actors, addressing a number of questions related to their reciprocal role in influencing, shaping, criticising or disregarding certain political priorities. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Civil Society.

Author : Francesco Campagnari
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781040092286

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The Institutionalisation of Civic Initiatives by Francesco Campagnari Pdf

This book examines two civic initiatives in Europe and analyses their evolution through the institutionalisation of their practices, local public effects, and established models for action at broader scales. Drawing from the concepts of civic action, problematic situations, public problems, and experience, this book coins the concept of direct civic action to explore civic initiatives beyond sectorial categories. It draws from the histories, everyday activities, and encounters with new problematic situations of a Slovak and a French initiative. It analyses the institutionalisation of their internal practices, their public cultural services, the models for action they establish in broader networks of initiatives, and how institutionalisation affects their experimentation and innovation. This book uses two case studies of civic initiatives in France and Slovakia, examining how the experimental and institutionalised approaches to problematic situations of civic initiatives are associated with the generation and continuative reproduction of public goods and policies. It also explores how local initiatives establish national and international networks and models for direct civic action. This book is aimed at scholars interested in civic initiatives, urban planning, public policies, innovation studies, and urban sociology. It is intended to engage members of civic initiatives by offering insights into organisational dynamics and their impact on public issues. Furthermore, it appeals to public officials and policy-makers who aim to establish policies that promote civic initiatives and encourage direct civic action.

Author : Erik Bergrud,Kaifeng Yang
Publisher : IAP
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781607525776

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Civic Engagement in a Network Society by Erik Bergrud,Kaifeng Yang Pdf

The Pew Charitable Trusts defines civic engagement as “Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern. Civic engagement can take many forms, from individual volunteerism to organizational involvement to electoral participation. It can include efforts to directly address an issue, work with others in a community to solve a problem or interact with the institutions of representative democracy. Civic engagement encompasses a range of activities such as working in a soup kitchen, serving on a neighborhood association, writing a letter to an elected official or voting.”

Author : Information Reso Management Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1668430762

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Civic Engagement and Politics by Information Reso Management Association Pdf

Author : Jurian Edelenbos,Astrid Molenveld
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367250926

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Civic Engagement Community-Based Initiatives and Governance Capacity by Jurian Edelenbos,Astrid Molenveld Pdf

This book intends to theoretically conceptualize and empirically investigate upcoming and established practices of community-based initiatives in various countries in which both citizens and governments join efforts and capacities to solve wicked issues. It aims to include and compare cases from various countries, departing from the notion that community-based initiatives take place in an institutional context of governmental structures, rules, procedures, regulations, and routines. This leads to government involvement in these initiatives and sharing the public space. Furthermore, the editors take into account what kind of leadership roles, knowledge, and resources are present and how they evolve in this collaborative or coordinative effort, which in turn can enhance the capacities of community-based initiatives. This book joins excellent researchers from renowned universities all over the world, aiming for a balance between upcoming scholars and renowned scholars in the field of community-based initiatives and governance capacity. Contributors were carefully selected on the basis of their experience in the field of community-based initiatives, citizens' engagement and governance capacity approaches. Aimed at researchers and academics, this volume will be of interest to those in the fields of business, economics, public administration, political science, social enterprise, sociology and third sector studies.

Author : Seongyi Yun
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000837711

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Two-Track Democracy in South Korea by Seongyi Yun Pdf

This book examines three ironic phenomena of South Korean democracy that have developed after its democratic transition in 1987. While the evaluation of South Korea’s political system by external institutions has steadily improved, people’s trust in the nation’s political system continues to decline. However, in the face of political distrust, unlike in Western democracies, voter turnout has increased. Even though political participation and the political influence of citizens have been strengthened over time, the political influence of civic organizations that fostered the initial democratization movement in the 1980s has weakened, parallel to the decline in citizens’confidence in these organizations. Why is South Korean democracy witnessing ironic phenomena that cannot be succinctly explained by existing theories of political development or democracy? This book seeks these answers within the framework of a twotrack democracy, that is, the interplay between institutional and contentious politics. A model of democracy that combines contentious politics with formal politics can shed light on this phenomenon. Yun proposed that the traditional hierarchical and elite-centered political system is no longer sustainable. In order to resolve the democratic deficiency perceived by citizens, it is necessary to consider a new model of democracy beyond the improvement of representative democracy. Moreover, the new model of democracy should be based on a fusion of institutional politics and contentious politics. The book will appeal to scholars and students interested in the politics of South Korea democratization and democracy more generally.

Author : Bridgette Wessels
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Political culture
ISBN : 1138959375

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Communicative Civic-ness by Bridgette Wessels Pdf

Communicative Civic-ness explores how political culture shapes social media interactions in civic participation, arguing that social media usage is informed by context-specific political culture. Drawing on cutting-edge research, the book provides a robust theoretical and conceptual framework on civic engagement and participation and develops the concept of 'communicative civic-ness' to aid a better-informed debate about the capacity of social media to support the pluralistic discussions that underpin deliberative democratic processes.

Author : Reinhold Hedtke,Tatiana Zimenkova
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135073558

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Education for Civic and Political Participation by Reinhold Hedtke,Tatiana Zimenkova Pdf

Participation as an element of active citizenship in democracies is a key project of international and national educational policy. Institutionalized approaches for compulsory schools provide participatory access to all young European citizens. But does this picture depict the possibilities and practices of participation appropriately? Can this standard approach to participation be translated into action in view of diverse polities, policies, political cultures, institutions and practices of participation? This book explores what prerequisites must be given for a successful implementation of such a comprehensive international project.