Civil Society and Political Change in Asia
Author | : Muthiah Alagappa |
Publisher | : Stanford University Press |
Total Pages | : 556 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 0804750971 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780804750974 |
Rating | : 4/5 (974 Downloads) |
Download or read book Civil Society and Political Change in Asia written by Muthiah Alagappa and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A systematic investigation of the connection between civil society and political change in Asia - change toward open, participatory, and accountable politics. Its findings suggest that the link between a vibrant civil society and democracy is indeterminate: certain civil society organizations support democracy; thers could undermine it.