Despite the commonly held Western view that secularization has taken religion out of the political sphere, the relationship between religion and politics is at the heart of many of the critical issues of our time. The role of the Church in nationalist movements in Eastern Europe, and the influence of Islam on Middle Eastern politics are two clear examples.
Despite the commonly held Western view that secularization has taken religion out of the political sphere, the relationship between religion and polit...
Why do some people involve themselves in politics and others not? Which issues are they concerned with? What do they get out of it? Answering such questions is fundamental to understanding political life and the workings of liberal democracies. This book presents the results of one of the most extensive surveys ever undertaken on the levels and patterns of political involvement in Britain. It is based on the findings of a sample survey of nearly 1,600 people across England, Scotland and Wales as well as a further 1,600 men and women and nearly 300 leaders in six specially selected and...
Why do some people involve themselves in politics and others not? Which issues are they concerned with? What do they get out of it? Answering such que...
Drawing on surveys of citizens as well as on interviews with local leaders in France and Britain, this book looks at participation in day-to-day local politics in both countries. The work is less concerned with voting than with spheres of action--particularly the extent to which people contact their local representatives about problems, complain to officials, form groups, and protest decisions. The salient differences between the two local government systems, both of which have experienced significant changes in recent decades, is explored. A series of case studies examines levels of...
Drawing on surveys of citizens as well as on interviews with local leaders in France and Britain, this book looks at participation in day-to-day local...
