Civility and participatory democracy : the importance of civil society and active citizenship / Thomas P. Boje.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boje, Thomas P., 1944- author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil society.

Political participation.

Social participation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, England ; Northampton, Massachusetts : Edward Elgar Publishing, [2021]

Summary:

"This thought-provoking book conceptualizes the importance of civil society and citizenship in building a sustainable and participatory democracy. It considers the ways in which networks and organizations promoting common interests contribute to this mediating space between the public and private spheres, examining the impacts of the diversity of values and attitudes held by these organizations. Taking a normative position, Thomas P. Boje argues for the importance of social justice and civility in an active, liberating, equitable and participatory society. He presents a series of ideas for democratic involvement and emancipation through civil society organizations, as well as societal institutions more generally. This innovative book concludes with a detailed discussion of the conditions required for a participatory democratic system in which all citizens are involved in the planning, decision-making and implementation of crucial decisions influencing the development of an equitable society. This timely book will be an illuminating read for students and scholars seeking to understand the role of civil society and real participatory democracy in liberal democracies. It will also be a key resource for policy makers, professionals and activists wishing to become more informed about conditions for participatory democracy and activism"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Foreword

Introduction to civility and participatory democracy

1. Civil society, citizenship and activism: Conditions for real democracy

2. Civility, social justice and active participation

3. Civil society on the political agenda: The conditions for the collective

4. From public to civic social services

5. Global civil society and civic participation

6. Citizenship and civil society: Rights, duties and belonging

7. Civil society, civic action and populism

8. Participation and democracy: The role of activism

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78990-777-2