The Culture of Democracy A Sociological Approach to Civil Society - Cultural Sociology

Against the bleak backdrop of pressing issues in today's world, civil societies remain vibrant, animated by people's belief that they should and can solve such issues and build a better society. Their imagination of a good society, their understanding of their engagement, and the ways they choose to act constitute the cultural aspect of civil society. Central to this cultural aspect of civil society is the "culture of democracy," including normative values, individual interpretations, and interaction norms pertaining to features of a democratic society, such as civility, independence, and solidarity. The culture of democracy varies in different contexts and faces challenges, but it shapes civic actions, alters political and social processes, and thus is the soul of modern civil societies. The Culture of Democracy provides the first systematic survey of the cultural sociology of civil society and offers a committed global perspective. It shows that, as everyone is eager to have their voice heard, cultural sociology can serve as an "art of listening," a thoroughly empirical approach that takes ideas, meanings, and opinions seriously, for people to contemplate significant theoretical and public issues.

ISBN:	9781509543991
Publisher:	Polity Press
Imprint:	Polity Press
Published date:	26 Aug 2022
DEWEY:	306
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	200 .
Weight:	302g
Height:	149mm
Width:	210mm
Spine width:	21mm

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