Civil Society in Algeria : The Political Functions of Associational Life

ISBN-13: 9780415612777 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 256 str.

Andrea Liverani;¬Abar;¬Abar

Opis

Since 1987, Algeria has been in a conflict against Islamist guerilla groups which have killed over 200,000 people. During this period, Algeria also saw the establishment of over 70,000 voluntary associations. This book analyses the development of these associations in Algeria and the state's attempt to retain political legitimacy.

Spis treści

1. Civil Society in Weak States  2. From Repression to Instrumental Use: Associational Life through Colonial and Postcolonial Times  3. Outsourcing Failure: State Insulation and Scapegoat Politics in Algeria  4. Out of Trust? Presidents and Families versus Algeria’s Associative Decay  5. Algerian Associations from Voice to Loyalty  6. Party Bypass: Associational Life and the Management of Political Pluralism  7. Civic Engagement: Algeria’s Associative Sphere and the International Arena  8. Conclusion

O autorze

Andrea Liverani gained a PhD from the Development Studies Institute of the London School of Economics. In addition to his work on civil society in the Middle East and North Africa region, he has published extensively on development aid policy and management, and has held positions for various international organizations including the OECD and the World Bank.