Democracy and Civil Society in a Global Era
Democracy and Civil Society in a Global Era addresses institutional and societal barriers to building a more active and engaged citizenry. It examines the challenges to fostering a culture of peace and non-violence, to the lessening of fear and insecurity, and to leading more dignified lives in regions as diverse as the Indian subcontinent, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Iran, China, the Middle East, Nigeria, and the EU, with a focus on the commonality and universality of the obstacles faced by regions around the globe.
Presenting a dynamic combination of theory and field research, this book demonstrates how social movements can introduce and strengthen equality, inclusion, accountability, and the free flow of informationand how these elements, in turn, contribute to the acculturation of freedom and social justice in both the developed and developing worlds. Rather than another vague exploration of ideas and processes, this is a book about action, and will be required reading for policymakers, think tanks, and development practitioners.
Scott Nicholas Romaniuk is a Ph.D. Candidate in International Studies at the University of Trento and Affiliate Researcher at the Bruno Kessler Foundation, Italy.
Marguerite Marlin is a Ph.D. Candidate in Comparative Public Policy, at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
A Comprehensive Publication Program
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
DAVID H. ROSENBLOOM
Distinguished Professor of Public Administration
American University, Washington, DC
Founding Editor
JACK RABIN
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There is a vast and burgeoning literature on democracy and modernity and their links to civilized values, and this project became even more urgent after the events of 9/11. Much of this work presents only a partial, inevitably western-centric view. This latest volume adopts a broader, global perspective. Bringing together some of the leading theorists in the field of democracy studies, the book explores less familiar approaches; in the process, it raises and seeks to answer highly pertinent questions. An impressive and refreshing addition to the field, it is likely to appeal to researchers, students and those with a need to know what can be done differently.
Maria Holt, University of Westminster, UK
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex socio-economic and political matrix in a Global Era. The collection of works is representative of truly transnational issues. Immigration and human trafficking, democratization for peace and security, active citizenship, role of civil society, political corruption, and ethnic diversity are some of the many issues addressed in the book. Readers will be enthralled by the richness of the collection of articles and case studies.
Hasnat Dewan, Fulbright scholar and award-winning professor of Economics, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
