How deep is ‘deep democracy�? Grassroots globalization from Mumbai to Cape Town.

Abstract

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp purpose of this chapter is to ground the discussion of 'deep democracy' in an analysis of the specific ways in which a South African social movement has attempted to give concrete content to abstract ideas about democratic rights and citizenship. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp discussion focuses on the South African Homeless People’s Federation (SAHPF). Owing to copyright restrictions, only the first 3 pages are attached, together with a link to the book at Zed Books.

Citation

Robins, S. How deep is ‘deep democracy�? Grassroots globalization from Mumbai to Cape Town. In: Mobilising for Democracy: Citizen Action and the Politics of Public Participation. V.S.P. Coelho and B. von Lieres (Editors). Zed Books, London, UK (2010) ISBN 9781848134454 (Hardback)

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Published 1 January 2010