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Democracy and Citizenship in Scandinavia J. Anderson

Democracy and Citizenship in Scandinavia By J. Anderson

Democracy and Citizenship in Scandinavia by J. Anderson


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Participation in conventional forms of politics has declined markedly, and the ability of institutions such as political parties and trade unions to deliver social mobility is being eroded.

Democracy and Citizenship in Scandinavia Summary

Democracy and Citizenship in Scandinavia by J. Anderson

Major changes in citizenship and democracy have taken place in Scandinavia within the last two decades. Participation in conventional forms of politics has declined markedly, and the ability of institutions such as political parties and trade unions to deliver social mobility is being eroded. Instead, Scandinavians are turning towards single issue participation and 'small democracy' in the workplace or in public sector service institutions. The scenario is that of a 'spectator democracy' with engaged and conscious spectators who lack the long-term political commitment to engage actively in 'big democracy'. Also, Scandinavian citizenship is challenged by structural unemployment, EU membership, and immigration. This book deals with the details of these processes and in particular how they have affected political participation, identity and social polarization.

Democracy and Citizenship in Scandinavia Reviews

'...this is a good and very useful book for anyone interested in the future of politics in small, social-democratic states...' - Choice

About J. Anderson

JORGEN GOUL ANDERSEN is Professor of Political Sociology at Aalborg University. He has published numerous books and articles on political participation and democracy, electoral behaviour, and the welfare state. Recent publications in English include Voting and Political Attitudes in Denmark.

JENS HOFF is Associate Professor at the Institute of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. He is the editor and co-author of a number of books on citizenship, democracy and information technology. Recent publications in English include Democratic Governance and New Technology.

Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables Preface Introduction PART I: POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND CITIZENSHIP Political Engagement Electoral Participation Political Parties Participation in Voluntary Associations Participation in Trade Unions Workplace Democracy in Scandinavia User Participation in Scandinavia: the 'third citizenship'? Political Action and Political Distrust PART II: CHALLENGES TO CITIZENSHIP Marginalization and Citizenship Reluctant Europeans: The Scandinavians and the Challenge of the European Union Immigrants, Refugees, and Citizenship in Scandinavia Index

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NLS9781349399314
9781349399314
1349399310
Democracy and Citizenship in Scandinavia by J. Anderson
New
Paperback
Palgrave Macmillan
2001-01-01
308
N/A
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