Environment and Democracy in the Czech Republic: The Environmental Movement in the Transition Process. . . the book s contents will appeal to academics working within the fields of environmental politics or central and east European studies, as well as to political or social scientists with an interest in SMO development. David Benson, Environmental Poli |
From inside the book
Page 1
... established and diverse sectors of associational activity. Their political fortunes are inextricably linked to the fundamental political issues of the reform agenda. As ever, not only are they affected by the turmoil of postcommunist ...
... established and diverse sectors of associational activity. Their political fortunes are inextricably linked to the fundamental political issues of the reform agenda. As ever, not only are they affected by the turmoil of postcommunist ...
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... established in the early stages of transition set a precedent in terms of social movement access and interaction with elites. The issue of resources as a determinant of EMO efficacy is another main theme of the book. What is argued here ...
... established in the early stages of transition set a precedent in terms of social movement access and interaction with elites. The issue of resources as a determinant of EMO efficacy is another main theme of the book. What is argued here ...
Page 4
... established democratic order, the political scientist was offered a unique insight into the complexities of democratic consolidation. The constraints of the authoritarian legacy, path dependency and lack of political experience were all ...
... established democratic order, the political scientist was offered a unique insight into the complexities of democratic consolidation. The constraints of the authoritarian legacy, path dependency and lack of political experience were all ...
Page 5
... established democracies, the role and function of Czech EMOs is distinctly path-dependent. At a superficial level the situation may reflect western norms, but the specific context in which EMOs operate and obtain funding is a critical ...
... established democracies, the role and function of Czech EMOs is distinctly path-dependent. At a superficial level the situation may reflect western norms, but the specific context in which EMOs operate and obtain funding is a critical ...
Page 7
... established democracies in western Europe, to make use of protest opportunities that have occurred as a consequence of, and in response to, globalization is entirely contingent upon activists having access to resources. For EMOs to ...
... established democracies in western Europe, to make use of protest opportunities that have occurred as a consequence of, and in response to, globalization is entirely contingent upon activists having access to resources. For EMOs to ...
Contents
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18 | |
2 Different approaches to the study of environmental movements | 34 |
from conservation to political opposition | 51 |
4 The development of the Czech environmental mov ement 19902000 | 74 |
5 Case studies | 122 |
6 The Czech environmental movement in 2003 | 147 |
Conclusion | 169 |
Bibliography | 177 |
Index | 187 |
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Common terms and phrases
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