Civil Democracy Protection: Success Conditions of Non-Governmental Organisations in Comparison

Civil Democracy Protection is a book that explores the attempts by organizations to oppose groups that threaten democracy. It traces the history of civil democracy protection actors from the establishment of democratic constitutional states to the present day and develops a set of systematic and comparative approaches. The central question it explores is the significance of civil actors for the establishment and consolidation of democratic constitutional states, especially in relation to the protection of democracy by state institutions. The volume includes contributions from historians and social scientists who combine idiographic approaches with nomothetic approaches to provide generalizable insights.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Civil Democracy Protection is a comprehensive exploration of endeavors by organizations to confront groups perceived as jeopardizing democratic stability. Spanning from the establishment of democratic constitutional states to the present day, the book delves into the historical trajectory of civil democracy protection actors and presents a comprehensive framework for analyzing their roles. Central to its inquiry is the question of the significance of civil actors in the establishment and consolidation of democratic constitutional states, particularly in their capacity to safeguard democracy against the actions of state institutions.

This volume brings together contributions from historians and social scientists, employing both idiographic approaches that focus on the unique characteristics of individual cases and nomothetic approaches that seek to offer generalizable insights. By incorporating historical experiences from various European countries and the United States during the 20th and early 21st centuries, the book offers a rich tapestry of insights into the dynamics of civil democracy protection.

The Open Access version of this book, accessible at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 International license. This licensing agreement ensures that the content is freely accessible and can be reused and repurposed for non-commercial purposes.

This book is of immense interest to scholars, researchers, and practitioners engaged in the fields of democracy protection, civil society, democratic consolidation, and countering extremism. It provides a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and challenges of preserving democratic values and institutions in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032333670