Civil Society and the Family

Chris Taylor author Sally Power author Esther Muddiman author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bristol University Press

Published:21st Oct '20

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The relationship between the family and civil society has always been complex, with the family often regarded as separate from, or even oppositional to, civil society.

Taking a fresh empirical approach, Muddiman, Power and Taylor reveal how such separation underestimates the important role the family plays in civil society. Considering the impact of family events, dinner table debates, intergenerational transmission of virtues and the role of the mother, this enlightening book draws on survey data from 1000 young people, a sample of their parents and grandparents, and extended family interviews, to uncover how civil engagement, activism and political participation are inherited and fostered within the home.

"With its innovative approach, rich findings, and careful interpretations, this book makes a fresh and valuable contribution to our understanding of how family life connects to civil society." Voluntas
"Those interested in its interface with civil society, will find an enlightening resource in this book." INTAMS

ISBN: 9781447355526

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216 pages