This volume examines theoretical and comparative perspectives on civil society activism under authoritarian constraints to offer a better understanding of its r

The transition paradigm has traditionally viewed civil society activism as an essential condition for the establishment of democracy. The democracy promotion st

Is civil society’s influence favorable to the evolvement of democratic structures and democratic gender relations? While traditional approaches would answer i

What are the dynamics of civic activism in authoritarian regimes? How do new social actors¿many of them informal, ¿below the radar¿ groups¿interact with the

Civil Society under Authoritarianism takes a fresh look at civil society in China, analyzing the nuanced and dynamic relationship between civil society and gove