Barriers to democracy the other side of social capital in Palestine and the Arab world
Investigates the role of civic associations in promoting democratic attitudes and behavioral patterns in contexts that are less than democratic. This work argues that, in state-centralized environments, associations can just as easily promote civic qualities vital to authoritarian citizenship - such...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, N.J.
Princeton University Press
c2007
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| Summary: | Investigates the role of civic associations in promoting democratic attitudes and behavioral patterns in contexts that are less than democratic. This work argues that, in state-centralized environments, associations can just as easily promote civic qualities vital to authoritarian citizenship - such as support for the regime in power |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 173 pages 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9780691140995 |