Diminished Democracy: From Membership to Management in American Civic Life (The Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series Book 8) (Volume 8)
In Diminished Democracy, Theda Skocpol analyzes the shift in American civic life from robust membership participation to top-down management in organizations. Drawing from the Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series, the book explores how this evolution influences democratic vitality and community involvement across the United States.
About This Book
Diminished Democracy delves into the evolving nature of civic life in America, focusing on the transition from membership-driven to management-oriented structures in voluntary associations.
The book, part of The Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series, offers insights into how these changes affect participation and democratic engagement.
Theda Skocpol provides a scholarly analysis of American civic organizations and their role in shaping societal involvement.
This volume highlights the implications for broader democratic processes in contemporary society.
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