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20 produkter
Scale of Interest Organization in Democratic Politics
Data and Research Methods
Inbunden, 2011
552 kr
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Explores the need for political science to pay more attention to complex interactions involving politically relevant groups. Distinguished contributors report on data from around the world and at different levels of political decision making – from 'below the radar' in local communities to global …
Micro and Meso Levels of Activism
A Comparative Case Study of Attac France and Germany
Av D. Stockemer
Inbunden, 2013
552 kr
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Focusing on the Attac movements in France and Germany, this book seeks to explain the dramatic differences that exist between the individual and organisational levels of activism. The author derives engagement patterns for various types of activists and develops a typology of social movement …
Transnational Civil Society and the World Bank
Investigating Civil Society’s Potential to Democratize Global Governance
Av C. Pallas
Inbunden, 2013
880 kr
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Transnational civil society is often seen as an important contributor to the democratization of global governance. In their engagement with the World Bank, however, transnational civil society organizations prioritize pre-existing mission over responsiveness to claimed stakeholders and undercut the …
Digital Citizenship and Political Engagement
The Challenge from Online Campaigning and Advocacy Organisations
Inbunden, 2016
1425 kr
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This book considers the radical effects the emergence of social media and digital politics have had on the way that advocacy organisations mobilise and organise citizens into political participation. It argues that these changes are due not only to technological advancement but are also underpinned …
Organization Ecology of Interest Communities
Assessment and Agenda
Av Darren Halpin, David Lowery m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
552 kr
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This volume summarizes the origins and development of the organization ecology approach to the study of interest representation and lobbying, and outlines an agenda for future research. Multiple authors from different countries and from different perspectives contribute their analysis of this …
Scale of Interest Organization in Democratic Politics
Data and Research Methods
Häftad, 2012
552 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Explores the need for political science to pay more attention to complex interactions involving politically relevant groups. Distinguished contributors report on data from around the world and at different levels of political decision making – from 'below the radar' in local communities to global …
Micro and Meso Levels of Activism
A Comparative Case Study of Attac France and Germany
Av D. Stockemer
Häftad, 2013
552 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Focusing on the Attac movements in France and Germany, this book seeks to explain the dramatic differences that exist between the individual and organisational levels of activism. The author derives engagement patterns for various types of activists and develops a typology of social movement …
Transnational Civil Society and the World Bank
Investigating Civil Society’s Potential to Democratize Global Governance
Av C. Pallas
Häftad, 2013
825 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Transnational civil society is often seen as an important contributor to the democratization of global governance. In their engagement with the World Bank, however, transnational civil society organizations prioritize pre-existing mission over responsiveness to claimed stakeholders and undercut the …
Digital Citizenship and Political Engagement
The Challenge from Online Campaigning and Advocacy Organisations
Häftad, 2019
1425 kr
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This book considers the radical effects the emergence of social media and digital politics have had on the way that advocacy organisations mobilise and organise citizens into political participation. It argues that these changes are due not only to technological advancement but are also underpinned …
Beyond Slacktivism
Political Participation on Social Media
Av James Dennis
Inbunden, 2018
934 kr
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Beyond Slacktivism examines how routine social media use shapes political participation. Many commentators have argued that activism has been compromised by “slacktivism,” a pejorative term that refers to supposedly inauthentic, low-threshold forms of engagement online. Dennis argues that this …
Beyond Slacktivism
Political Participation on Social Media
Av James Dennis
Häftad, 2019
934 kr
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Beyond Slacktivism examines how routine social media use shapes political participation. Many commentators have argued that activism has been compromised by “slacktivism,” a pejorative term that refers to supposedly inauthentic, low-threshold forms of engagement online. Dennis argues that this …
Achieving Democracy Through Interest Representation
Interest Groups in Central and Eastern Europe
Av Patrycja Rozbicka, Paweł Kamiński m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
825 kr
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This book assesses the quality of democracy through the study of organized interests in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) since the collapse of communism in 1989 up to 2017. It offers a much-needed comprehensive look into formal interest representation in CEE countries and compares this with the …
Achieving Democracy Through Interest Representation
Interest Groups in Central and Eastern Europe
Av Patrycja Rozbicka, Paweł Kamiński m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
825 kr
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This book assesses the quality of democracy through the study of organized interests in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) since the collapse of communism in 1989 up to 2017. It offers a much-needed comprehensive look into formal interest representation in CEE countries and compares this with the …
Political Party Funding and Private Donations in Italy
Inbunden, 2021
771 kr
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Despite any evidence against it, political parties still represent the most important collective actor in a democratic political system. Their role in representing pluralism and their electoral centrality is not undermined, even when it is strongly questioned. As long as political parties can be …
Think Tanks in Australia
Policy Contributions and Influence
Inbunden, 2023
1534 kr
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This book provides the most comprehensive study of the Australian think-tank industry to date. Drawing on empirical evidence, it first assesses the structure of the industry, the methods think tanks use to persuade policymakers, and public perceptions of their effectiveness. The book then proceeds …
Think Tanks in Australia
Policy Contributions and Influence
Häftad, 2024
1098 kr
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This book provides the most comprehensive study of the Australian think-tank industry to date. Drawing on empirical evidence, it first assesses the structure of the industry, the methods think tanks use to persuade policymakers, and public perceptions of their effectiveness. The book then proceeds …
Interest Groups and Political Representation in Portugal and Beyond
Av Marco Lisi
Inbunden, 2023
1425 kr
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This book examines the characteristics and evolution of interest groups in Portugal. Drawing from a wide array of sources - including surveys, parliamentary activities, media coverage and interviews with MPs and lobbyists – it systematically assesses interest group politics. The book analyses the …
Interest Groups and Political Representation in Portugal and Beyond
Av Marco Lisi
Häftad, 2024
1425 kr
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This book examines the characteristics and evolution of interest groups in Portugal. Drawing from a wide array of sources - including surveys, parliamentary activities, media coverage and interviews with MPs and lobbyists – it systematically assesses interest group politics. The book analyses the …
Dynamics of Business Interest Groups in Switzerland After the Global Financial Crisis
Av Laura Gatto
Inbunden, 2025
1316 kr
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This book examines the strategies employed by business interest groups in response to the challenges posed by the global financial crisis of 2008-9. Drawing on evidence from Switzerland, it assesses three policy areas – financial regulation, tax policy and corporate governance – to illustrate the …
Partisan Politics, Interest Groups and International Commitment
The Ratification of Environmental and Labour Treaties
Av Kai Schulze
Inbunden, 2025
1425 kr
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International treaties and regulations have flourished over the past century. But why are some states more likely to ratify international treaties than others? And does domestic politics influence international commitments?This book seeks to answer these questions by examining the patterns and …
