Social Capital and European Democracy
Title | Social Capital and European Democracy PDF eBook |
Author | Marco Maraffi |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 396 |
Release | 2008-08-28 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1134664265 |
The authors of this work examine the dominant view that voluntary activity promotes social capital and hence good government, but also explore alternative models for the creation of social capital. Theoretical discussion is combined with detailed case studies to provide a new explanation of : * the origins and nature of social capital * its effects on political participation and policy-making * the role of the voluntary sector Contributors go on to examine the possibility that current changes in the voluntary sector may in fact undermine social capital and consider the consequences. This book is an important step forward in this rapidly growing field of research and adds a unique European perspective to a debate which has been largely US-focussed.
Social Capital and Associations in European Democracies
Title | Social Capital and Associations in European Democracies PDF eBook |
Author | William A. Maloney |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 448 |
Release | 2007-01-24 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1134128908 |
This unique book offers an empirical assessment of how social and political involvement relates to theories of citizenship and democracy, providing a detailed comparative assessment of the potential that voluntary organizations offer citizens for social and political participation in several European countries. The coherent chapters, written by leading European researchers, examine the participatory opportunities offered by a wide and diverse variety of voluntary associations and provides a comparative perspective on the role, structure and functions of associations in six medium-sized European cities – Aalborg (Denmark), Aberdeen (UK), Bern (Switzerland), Enschede (the Netherlands), Mannheim (Germany) and Sabadell (Spain). This book has a companion volume entitled Citizenship and Involvement in European Democracies edited by Jan van Deth, José Ramón Montero and Anders Westholm (Routledge, 2006). Both volumes will be of great interest to students and researchers of European politics, comparative politics and sociology.
Social Capital, Political Participation and Migration in Europe
Title | Social Capital, Political Participation and Migration in Europe PDF eBook |
Author | L. Morales |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 327 |
Release | 2016-02-09 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0230302467 |
How can European societies more effectively promote the active engagement of immigrants and their children in the political and civic life of the countries where they live? This book examines the effect of migrants' individual attributes and resources, their social capital and the political opportunities on their political integration.
Social Capital in Europe: Similarity of Countries and Diversity of People?
Title | Social Capital in Europe: Similarity of Countries and Diversity of People? PDF eBook |
Author | Heiner Meulemann |
Publisher | BRILL |
Total Pages | 334 |
Release | 2008-01-31 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9047432185 |
Social capital is not only usefel for the person who owns it, but it may also foster the integration of a society and the stability of a democracy. Friendly relations, social trust and norms of reciprocity ease the living together in a society and encourage people to take part in democratic decision making. This volume examines the differences in levels, causes and consequences of social capital between 22 European countries surveyed in the 2002 European Social Survey. At first glance, social capital differs strongly between countries. Yet the determinants of social capital differ strongly between European people as well. If one takes account of the latter, the former may no longer appear so large. The volume asks whether this is indeed the case so that a similiarity of countries goes along with a diversity of people. To examine this, muliti-level analyses are used in each contribution.
Social Capital and Governance
Title | Social Capital and Governance PDF eBook |
Author | Frane Adam |
Publisher | LIT Verlag Münster |
Total Pages | 300 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9783825896584 |
The intention of this book's contributions is to focus on some key aspects of social capital in the context of civic participation, governance and civil society at both national and EU levels. The role of new EU members is particularly stressed. The texts aim to demonstrate how social capital in the form of co-operative norms and actions facilitates the self-organisation of civil society and its internal ability to articulate policy relevant alternative proposals. The efficiency and responsiveness of governance at different - local, national, transnational - levels are also addressed. Besides theoretical reconsiderations, the book draws attention to the issue of the quality of data and greater methodological reflexivity.
Social Capital and the Transition to Democracy
Title | Social Capital and the Transition to Democracy PDF eBook |
Author | Gabriel Badescu |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 354 |
Release | 2004-06-01 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1134515308 |
The concept of social capital has been used by political scientists to explain both the transition to democracy in Eastern Europe and the decline of social cohesion in Western societies. This edited collection presents the latest quantitative research on how post-communist countries are adapting to Western models of society. The book combines theoretical and institutional analysis with detailed case-studies looking at Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Romania and the former East Germany.
Democracy and Trust
Title | Democracy and Trust PDF eBook |
Author | Mark E. Warren |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | 386 |
Release | 1999-10-28 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780521646871 |
Explores the implications for democracy of declining trust in government and between individuals.