Activism in the Public Sphere: Exploring the Discourse of Political Participation

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Wayne Clark

Activism in the Public Sphere

Exploring the Discourse of Political Participation

Wayne Clark

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Routledge
29 October 2019

Society & culture: general; Sociology; Politics & government

Series: Routledge Revivals

This title was first published in 2000. Drawing upon fieldwork conducted with Amnesty International, the Labour Party, Tenants’ Associations and the Exodus collective, this work examines the nature of political activism. The author combines Habermasian theory and empirical fieldwork to critically analyze the nature of the political public sphere. While adopting a Habermasian approach, Clark recognizes the problems and limitations associated with notions of civil society and communicative action. An empirically formed critical stance is maintained throughout the work. Three main themes are drawn from this research: an analysis of structures of political participation; presentation of a typology of political activism; analysis of the public process of participation. Essential reading for those studying public participation and its relationship to activism, as well as for students of politics, public policy and sociology.

By: Wayne Clark
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9781138728639
ISBN 10: 1138728632
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 29 October 2019
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wayne Clark, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, High Wycombe, Bucks. UK

Reviews for Activism in the Public Sphere: Exploring the Discourse of Political Participation

’Wayne Clarke’s book brings together a commitment to the values of grass-roots participation, with a challenging description of its difficult realities in practice. This book makes a valuable contribution to current debates about active citizenship.’ Michael Rustin, University of East London, UK ’...solid...contribution to the study of activism’ Democratization