The a sociological approach to civil society Xu, Bin (Sociology professor) creator author. text bibliography nju Hoboken, New Jersey Polity Press c2022 2022 2022 monographic eng

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xi, 209 pages ; 21 cm. From a committed global perspective, Bin Xu provides a systematic survey of the cultural sociology of civil society. When 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 as people grapple with significant theoretical and public issues. 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. --Adapted from publisher's description. 1. Introduction: The Culture of Democracy -- 2. Values, Codes, and Styles in the Public Sphere -- 3. Culture in Associational Life -- 4. Culture in Civic Engagement -- 5. The Culture of Democracy Under Undemocratic States -- 6. Global Civil Society -- 7. Cultural Sociology as an Art of Listening. Adult Bin Xu. Gender and Development Collection Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-196) and index. Lauron, Rodello General Education General Education : Sociology English Civil society Democracy Sociology Société civile Sociologie sociology SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General Civil society Democracy 9781509543991 [paperback] University of Cebu-Banilad 220120 20250913151741.0 22389531 eng