Civil Society Participation in European and Global Governance : A Cure for the Democratic Deficit? /

It is often argued that the enhanced consultation of civil society contributes to the democratization of European and global governance. This collection investigates whether this theoretical argument is supported by empirical evidence. Ten original essays analyze current patterns of civil society co...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Kissling, Claudia (Editor), Nanz, Patrizia (Editor), Steffek, Jens (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
Series:Transformations of the state.
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Summary:It is often argued that the enhanced consultation of civil society contributes to the democratization of European and global governance. This collection investigates whether this theoretical argument is supported by empirical evidence. Ten original essays analyze current patterns of civil society consultation in 32 intergovernmental organizations.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XVII, 244 pages)
ISBN:9780230592506
DOI:10.1057/9780230592506