| Civil Society and Political Change in Asia: Expanding and Contracting Democratic Space Contributor(s): Alagappa, Muthiah (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0804750971 ISBN-13: 9780804750974 Publisher: Stanford University Press OUR PRICE: $36.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: " Civil Society and Political change in Asia" not only constitutes a major contribution to the study of civil society in East Asia but also helps to blaze the trail for contributions to be made in the future." -- Perspectives on Politics" " This volume presents readers with an excellent opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of civil society and the challenges of creating a democratic space in Asia, thus addressing the serious gaps in the current literature....this expertly edited, theoretically rich, and analytically sophisticated book will make an important contribution to scholarly debates on civil society. It should be of considerable interest to scholars, policymakers, students, and development activists who are keen on gaining a deeper understanding of civil society, democracy, and development." -- Journal of Asian Studies |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - General - Political Science | Political Process - Political Advocacy - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy |
| Dewey: 300.95 |
| LCCN: 2004013177 |
| Physical Information: 1.16" H x 6.44" W x 9.22" (1.67 lbs) 552 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is the first comprehensive, systematic investigation of the connection between civil society and political change in Asia-change toward open, participatory, and accountable politics. Its findings suggest that the link between a vibrant civil society and democracy is indeterminate: Certain types of civil society organizations support democracy, but others have the potential to undermine it. |
