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<p><P>This book is the first comprehensive, systematic investigation of the connection between civil society and political change in Asia&#8212;change toward open, participatory, and accountable politics. Its findings suggest that the link between a vibrant civil society and democracy is indeterminate&#58; certain types of civil society organizations support democracy, but others have the potential to undermine it.<br>Further, the study argues that while civil society is a key factor in political change, democratic transition and consolidation hinge on the development of effective political parties, legislatures, and state institutions. Rooted in a common definition of civil society, a strong analytical framework, and rich empirical material, the analyses and conclusions of the book will have a lasting impact on the understanding of civil society and its relation to democracy in Asia and around the world.<br></p>

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Author

Muthiah Alagappa

Publisher

Stanford, Calif.: Stanford University Press

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780804767545

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Sociology, History