Transnational Civil Society In Asia

Author : Simon Avenell,Akihiro Ogawa
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000409901

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Transnational Civil Society in Asia by Simon Avenell,Akihiro Ogawa Pdf

This edited volume addresses how transnational interactions among civil society actors in Asia and its sub-regions are helping to strengthen common democratic values and transform dominant processes of policymaking and corporate capitalism in the region. The contributors conceive of transnational civil society networks as constructive vehicles for both informing and persuading governments and businesses to adopt, modify, or abandon certain policies or positions. This volume investigates the role of such networks through a range of interdisciplinary approaches, bringing together case studies on Asian transnationalism from South, Southeast, and Northeast Asia across four key themes: local transformations and connections, diaspora politics, cross-regional initiatives and networks, and global actors and influences. Chapters demonstrate how transnational civil society is connecting people in local communities across Asia, in parallel to ongoing tensions between nation-states and civil society. By highlighting the grassroots regionalization emerging from ever-intensifying information exchange between civil society actors across borders – as well as concrete transnational initiatives uniting actors across Asia – the volume advances the intellectual mandate of redefining ‘Asia’ as a dynamic and interconnected formation. Transnational Civil Society in Asia will appeal to students and scholars of international relations, politics and Asian studies more broadly.

Author : J. Chen
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781781953563

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Transnational Civil Society in China by J. Chen Pdf

This book discusses the penetration, growth and operation of transnational civil society (TCS) in China. It explores impacts on the incremental development of China's political pluralism, mainly through exploring the influences of the leading TCS actors on the country's bottom-up and self-governing activist NGOs that have sprung up spontaneously, in terms of capacities, strategies, leadership and political outlook, as a result of complex interactions between the two sectors.

Author : Florini, Ann M.
Publisher : Carnegie Endowment
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2000-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780870031793

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Third Force, The; The Rise of Transnational Civil Society by Florini, Ann M. Pdf

From the landmines campaign to the Seattle protests against the WTO, to the World Commission on Dams, transnational networks of civil society groups are seizing an ever-greater voice in how governments and corporations are managed. This volume addresses the issues raised by this change.

Author : Robert P. Weller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134291090

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Civil Life, Globalization and Political Change in Asia by Robert P. Weller Pdf

Academics and policy makers have grown increasingly interested in the ways that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may encourage better governance, democratic politics, and perhaps ultimately a global civil society. In Civil Life, Globalization and Political Change in Asia, Robert Weller has brought together an international group of experts on the subject, whose chapters address these questions through a series of extensive case studies from East and Southeast Asia including Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Author : Nicola Piper,Anders Uhlin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134377411

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Transnational Activism in Asia by Nicola Piper,Anders Uhlin Pdf

This book offers new perspectives on transnational activism with a focus on Asia. The chapters and case studies examine macro and micro aspects of power and how cross-border activities of civil society groups relate to problems of democracy.

Author : Isagani R. Serrano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822032094435

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Civil Society in the Asia-Pacific Region by Isagani R. Serrano Pdf

2. A NEW ASIAN DRAMA

Author : Stephen McCarthy,Mark R. Thompson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317961680

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Governance and Democracy in the Asia-Pacific by Stephen McCarthy,Mark R. Thompson Pdf

This book explores the theoretical and empirical relationship between democracy and governance in the Asia-Pacific region. Examining a variety of country cases and themes addressing the theoretical tension between governance and democracy, it illuminates how this impacts political and civil societies across the region. Analysing the character, structure and current trajectories of polities in the Asia-Pacific, democratic or otherwise, this book demonstrates that the role of civil society, political society and governance has significantly differed in practice from what has been commonly assumed within the international community. The book includes both theoretical investigations tracing the modern development of the concepts of governance, development and democratization as well as regional and country-specific observations of major issues, presenting comprehensive country-level studies of China, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Fiji and the Solomon Islands. Presenting fascinating insight into non-democratic governance, civil society and the rule of law in illiberal contexts, Governance and Democracy in the Asia-Pacific will prove to be of great use to students and scholars of Asian politics and society, as well as international and comparative politics.

Author : Dr Fahimul Quadir,Professor Yutaka Tsujinaka
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781472423337

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Civil Society in Asia by Dr Fahimul Quadir,Professor Yutaka Tsujinaka Pdf

Notwithstanding Bangladesh’s recent success in both creating a market friendly structure of economic governance and holding periodic elections, its political system continues to be marked by clientelism, rampant corruption and widespread violence. The country faces the major challenges of fostering a culture of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law as the politics of mutual distrust have re-emerged with renewed strength into a dysfunctional political landscape. This volume examines the failure of liberal democracy to take root and asks, despite the presence of a vibrant civil society, why is Bangladesh still struggling to institutionalize democracy? Providing much needed analytical context to explore the theoretical and empirical dimensions of the role of civil society in the democracy and development of Bangladesh, the volume brings together well established international authors to explore key ideas and debates from a wide range of disciplines. Through this the contributors raise intriguing questions about the prospects for liberal democracy and social development in a Muslim majority country.

Author : Kristina Jonsson,Catarina Kinnvall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134473236

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Globalization and Democratization in Asia by Kristina Jonsson,Catarina Kinnvall Pdf

Globalization is a defining feature of our times, covering everything from economic and political issues to the spread of American culture. Its status is controversial, however with some viewing it as leading to greater development for all, while others see it as a threat to national cultures and democratic political life. This book shows how simplified such binary views are, and examines how various globalizing forces have affected Asian societies. It discusses the relationship between globalization, identity and democratic developments in Asia both theoretically and empirically, and aims to understand how economic, political and social forces interact and are mutually reinforced in Asian societies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781134151875

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Globalization, the City and Civil Society in Pacific Asia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Akihiro Ogawa
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 783 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351587341

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Routledge Handbook of Civil Society in Asia by Akihiro Ogawa Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Civil Society in Asia is an interdisciplinary resource, covering one of the most dynamically expanding sectors in contemporary Asia. Originally a product of Western thinking, civil society represents a particular set of relationships between the state and either society or the individual. Each culture, however, molds its own version of civil society, reflecting its most important values and traditions. This handbook provides a comprehensive survey of the directions and nuances of civil society, featuring contributions by leading specialists on Asian society from the fields of political science, sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines. Comprising thirty-five essays on critical topics and issues, it is divided into two main sections: Part I covers country specific reviews, including Japan, China, South Korea, India, and Singapore. Part II offers a series of thematic chapters, such as democratization, social enterprise, civic activism, and the media. As an analysis of Asian social, cultural, and political phenomena from the perspective of civil society in the post-World War IIera, this book will be useful to students and scholars of Asian Studies, Asian Politics, and Comparative Politics.

Author : Fahim Quadir
Publisher : Springer
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230285910

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Democracy and Civil Society in Asia by Fahim Quadir Pdf

This collection explores the possibilities for expanding and consolidating existing democratic spaces in Asia, under the pressure of market reforms. It provides new insights into the prospects for democratic consolidations in the region. The book explores the ways of going beyond the official and elitist discourses on constitutional democracy and economic development. It analyzes the complex challenges of deepening poverty and highlights the obstacles to the empowerment of marginalized communities, including women and ethno-religious minorities. The authors of this volume suggest ways to engender development through grassroots democracy in the new millennium.

Author : Baogang He
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789813109780

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In Search of a People-Centric Order in Asia by Baogang He Pdf

The order of international relations in Asia is predominantly state-centric. It is one based primarily on absolute national sovereignty, exclusive national identity and patriotic national citizenship. This sovereignty-based or state-centered order, however, has been challenged and progressively undermined by a people-centric order that is governed by ideals of global citizenship and principles of global justice. In this people-centric order, the emergence of a new form of politics in which citizens are empowered by various non-governmental organizations that serve to define and influence world politics is envisaged. Clearly, such an order clashes with the prevailing Asian national sovereignty-based model. This book provides a systematic descriptive, explanatory and normative analysis of the clash of normative orders in Asia, and develops an analysis of Asian responses to the challenge posed by a more diffuse people-centric order and the implications this may have for global justice. The book aims to study two paradigms of political order — a national statist sovereignty-based order and a people-centric order, analyze the conflict between two diverse political paradigms within an Asian setting, and assess the various challenges a people-centric order poses for a sovereignty-based order. It also aims to address the paucity of Asian normative thinking through a synthesis of intellectual sources and normative theories. It applies, tests, revises and develops Western normative theories of the people-centric order. It is a must read for students and researchers who are interested in the theoretical debates — especially Asian voices — on normative issues in Asia.

Author : Shaun Breslin,Helen E.S. Nesadurai
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000517460

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Non-State Actors and Transnational Governance in Southeast Asia by Shaun Breslin,Helen E.S. Nesadurai Pdf

While the focus on national governments as the main providers of different forms of transnational governance in Southeast Asia is entirely understandable, such a focus can significantly underestimate the roles played by non-state actors. This comprehensive collection provides five different case studies that explore in detail how these governance forms work in different policy arenas. While previous studies have noted the way that non-state actors act as pressure or advisory groups, lobbying or advising states and regional organisations, this book explores how they are now more actively involved in a variety of cross-border networked forms of coordination, providing standards, rules and practices that other actors voluntarily abide by. The chapters in this volume reveal variations in the architecture of transnational governance, why they emerge, the modes of social co-ordination through which they work to shape actor behaviour and achieve impact, their normative implications, and how these governance schemes intersect with state and national regulatory frameworks. The authors point to the importance of looking beyond arrangements established through intergovernmental mechanisms in order to gain a full understanding of how international interactions are organised in Southeast Asia. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Contemporary Asia.

Author : Peter Hayes,Kiho Yi
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781783741120

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Complexity, Security and Civil Society in East Asia by Peter Hayes,Kiho Yi Pdf

Complexity, Security and Civil Society in East Asia offers the latest understanding of complex global problems in the region, including nuclear weapons, urban insecurity, energy, and climate change. Detailed case studies of China, North and South Korea, and Japan demonstrate the importance of civil society and ‘civic diplomacy’ in reaching shared solutions to these problems in East Asia and beyond. Each chapter describes regional civil society initiatives that tackle complex challenges to East Asia’s security. In doing so, the book identifies key pressure points at which civil society can push for constructive changes¯especially ones that reduce the North Korean threat to its neighbors. Unusually, this book is both theoretical and practical. Complexity, Security and Civil Society in East Asia presents strategies that can be led by civil society and negotiated by its diplomats to realize peace, security, and sustainability worldwide. It shows that networked civic diplomacy offers solutions to these urgent issues that official ‘complex diplomacy’ cannot. By providing a new theoretical framework based on empirical observation, this volume is a must read for diplomats, scholars, students, journalists, activists, and individual readers seeking insight into how to solve the crucial issues of our time.