This unique study presents the results of a cross-national analysis of citizenship and participation among citizens in twelve European democracies. Research on

This unique book offers an empirical assessment of how social and political involvement relates to theories of citizenship and democracy, providing a detailed c

Democracies are transforming worldwide, but at the same time political inequality is increasing. This development threatens to leave growing portions of mass pu

The decline of citizen involvement affects two key elements of democratic government: elections and political parties. Activating the Citizen examines the reaso

This book examines the role of civil society organizations in several advanced European democracies: Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United