Revitalizing Democracy - Devolution and Civil Society in Wales

Klappentext Devolution! or home rule! is the transfer of power from a more centralized form of government to one that is of a local or regional nature. This book-length study examines the impact of the devolution from British rule on Welsh civil society during the Welsh Assembly's first term! from 1999 to 2003. Comprehensive theoretical examination is paired with case-based research in order to discuss the relationship between civil society! democracy! and national identity! and to question whether civil society contributes to promoting a stronger sense of Welsh national identity--essential reading for all those interested in contemporary Welsh politics. Zusammenfassung Examines the impact of devolution on civil society during the Assembly's first term with a particular focus on civil society's contribution to enhancing democracy and the interrelationship between civil society and national identity. This work contributes to bridge the gap between theory and empirically-grounded research on civil society.

Product details

• Authors: Elin Royles, Royles Elin
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.07.2007
• EAN: 9780708320846
• ISBN: 978-0-7083-2084-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Politics and Society in Wales; Politics and Society in Wales
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science; Wales, Society, Democracy, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Politics & government, devolution, Social and cultural history, Politics and government, Civil, Revitalizing