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Nathan . Ed(S): Manning - Political (Dis)engagement - 9781447317012 - V9781447317012
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Political (Dis)engagement

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Description for Political (Dis)engagement Academics from a range of disciplines join with political activists to explore the meaning of politics and citizenship in contemporary society and the current forms of political (dis)engagement, providing a timely interdisciplinary dialogue and interrogation of contemporary political practices. Series: Contemporary Issues in Social Policy. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
In what ways is the meaning and practice of politics changing? Why might so many people feel dissatisfied and disaffected with electoral politics? What approaches do political activists use to raise issues and mobilise people for action? What role does the internet and social media play in contemporary citizenship and activism? This book brings together academics from a range of disciplines with political activists and campaigners to explore the meaning of politics and citizenship in contemporary society and the current forms of political (dis)engagement. It provides a rare dialogue between analysts and activists which will be especially valuable to academics ... Read more

Product Details

Publication date
2015
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
Number of Pages
276
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447317012
SKU
V9781447317012
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15

About Nathan . Ed(S): Manning
Nathan Manning is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of York, UK. He is particularly interested in examining how citizens understand their relationship to politics and the role that emotions and feelings may play in people’s experience of ‘the political’.

Reviews for Political (Dis)engagement
"This is a very important book which both reminds us of ways of thinking about politics that have been submerged in recent decades and urges us to think more imaginatively about new ways of being political. Anyone interested in the revitalisation of democratic politics should read this book." Stephen Coleman, Leeds University "An excellent contribution to the growing literature on ... Read more

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