'Civil society' and the limits of democratic assistance
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The correlation between 'civil society' and democracy might be spurious, both phenomena being shaped by deeper social processes related to modernization and individualization and in the absence of such changes, the development or promotion of an active civil society will not necessarily result in democratization and democratic consolidation. Democratic political institutions are likely to see a degree of social apprehension and delegitimization.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 2005
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Towards a multicultural civil society: the role of social capital and democratic citizenship
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Creation of a civil society, or tolerant self-organization, is dependent on the development of social capital. Social capital is a product of a mutual exchange of powers between the public and the state, in which neither entity has dominance over the other. This generalized reciprocity, enabled by a liberal democratic constitutional structure, allows the state and the public to govern effectively.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 1998
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Non-political caretaker administrations and democratic elections in Bangladesh: an assessment
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A history of civil-military relations, nationalism, political populism and the transition to democracy in Bangladesh is provided, focusing on the post-1990 role of caretaker governments.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 2000
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