{"product_id":"democratic-phoenix-reinventing-political-activism-hardback-9780521811774","title":"Democratic Phoenix; Reinventing Political Activism (Hardback) 9780521811774","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDemocratic Phoenix\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eReinventing Political Activism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book, first published in 2002, compares systematic evidence worldwide and suggests reasons to question assumptions of decline in political participation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePippa Norris (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521811774, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 2 September 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e306 pages, 30 b\/w illus.  1 map  45 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.55 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… impressive in its interrogation of evidence comparing systematic data for electoral turnout, party membership and civic activism in countries around the word … a well-argued thesis that questions the popular decline of political activism … well executed, fascinating and extremely readable … it is delivered eloquently and engagingly … this is a brave, admirable and absorbing book that should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in political activism and citizen participation.' European Journal of Communication\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eConventional wisdom suggests that citizens in many countries have become disengaged from the traditional channels of political participation. Commentators highlight warning signs including sagging electoral turnout, rising anti-party sentiment, and the decay of civic organizations. But are these concerns justified? This book, first published in 2002, compares systematic evidence for electoral turnout, party membership, and civic activism in countries around the world and suggests good reasons to question assumptions of decline. Not only is the obituary for older forms of political activism premature, but new forms of civic engagement may have emerged in modern societies to supplement traditional modes. The process of societal modernization and rising levels of human capital are primarily responsible, although participation is also explained by the structure of the state, the role of agencies, and social inequalities.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of tables\u003cbr\u003e List of figures\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: 1. The decline and fall of political activism?\u003cbr\u003e 2. Theories of political activism\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Puzzle of Electoral Turnout: 3. Mapping turnout\u003cbr\u003e 4. Do institutions matter?\u003cbr\u003e 5. Who votes?\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Political Parties: 6. Mapping party activism\u003cbr\u003e 7. Who joins?\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Social Capital and Civic Society: 8. Social capital and civic society\u003cbr\u003e 9. Traditional mobilising agencies: unions and churches\u003cbr\u003e 10. New social movements, protest politics and the internet\u003cbr\u003e 11. Conclusions: the reinvention of political activism?\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: comparative framework\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Select bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Political economy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Political economy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Political%20economy%20%5BKCP%5D%22\"\u003eKCP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265137529112,"sku":"9780521811774","price":77.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521811774i.jpg?v=1692019816","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/democratic-phoenix-reinventing-political-activism-hardback-9780521811774","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}