Participatory Democracy, Civil Society and Social Europe
- Schrijver Busschaert, Gautier
- Uitgever Lefebvre Sarrut Belgium NV
- ISBN 9781780683959
- Publicatiedatum -
- Land Belgium
- Taal Dutch
- Beschikbaarheid Op voorraad
- Gratis verzending
Beschrijving
Whereas participatory democracy was traditionally meant to further the maximum participation of citizens in political life, the EU supports a modern version of the participatory ideal where citizens are represented by a selfdesignated elite of civil society experts. This book takes a critical stance on that technocratic form of government. At the same time, it examines whether there are realistic ways for a bureaucratic organization like the EU to involve a truly civil society of active citizens in governance.brbr