Democratic Phoenix: Reinventing Political Activism

by Pippa Norris

Book Overview

Conventional 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521010535
• ISBN13: 9780521010535
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"